Foxconn Quantumian1 User Manual

Quantumian 1 Series

Motherboard

User’s Manual

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All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed.

All images are for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for specic features.

Declaration of conformity

HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD

66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT,

TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C.

declares that the product

Motherboard Quantumian 1Quantumian 1

is in conformity with

(reference to the specication under which conformity is declared in

accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)

■ EN 55022: 1998/A2: 2003 Limits and methods of measurements of radio

disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment

■ EN 61000-3-2/:2000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Part 3: Limits Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current <= 16A per phase)

■ EN 61000-3-3/A1:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Part 3: Limits

Section 2: Limits of voltage uctuations and icker in low

voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current <= 16A

■ EN 55024/A2:2003 Information technology equipment-Immunity

characteristics limits and methods of measurement

Signature : Place / Date : TAIPEI/2011

Printed Name : James Liang

Declaration of conformity

Trade Name: FOXCONN Model Name: Quantumian 1 Responsible Party: PCE Industry Inc.

Address: 458 E. Lambert Rd.

Fullerton, CA 92835

Telephone: 714-738-8868

Facsimile: 714-738-8838

Equipment Classication: FCC Class B Subassembly

Type of Product: Motherboard Manufacturer: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD Address: 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C.

Supplementary Information:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Tested to comply with FCC standards.

Signature : Date : 2011

Installation Precautions

Please carefully read the following procedures to install your computer :

■ It is suggested to select high-quality, certied fans in order to avoid damage

to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature. Never turn on the computer if the CPU fan is not properly installed.

■ We cannot guarantee that your system can operate normally when your

CPU is overclocked. Normal operation depends on the overclocking capacity of your device.

■ If there is any, when connecting USB, audio, 1394a, RS232 COM, IrDA or

S/PDIF cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure their pinouts are matching with the connectors on the motherboard. Incorrect connections might damage the motherboard.

■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

■ If there is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in your system, we

recommend using a 24-pin ATX power supply to get the best performance.

■ Before turning on the power, please make sure the power supply AC input

voltage setting has been congured to the local standard.

■ To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact

with the motherboard circuit or its components. Also, make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing.

■ If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to

the use of the product, please consult a certied computer technician.

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■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden and momentary electric current

that ows between two objects at different electrical potentials. Normally it

comes out as a spark which will quickly damage your electronic equipment. Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.

■ Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before installing or removing

CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. It is recommended to unplug the AC power cord from the power supply outlet. Failure to unplug the power supply cord may result in serious damage to your system.

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1-2 layout

Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail.

1. SYS_FAN Header

2. FAN Header

3. PCI Express x16 Slot

4. PCI Express x1 Slot

5. PCI Slot

6. CD_IN Connector

7. Front Audio Connector

8. SPDIF_OUT Connector

9. Speaker Connector

10. Clear CMOS Jumper

11. VBAT_Discharge Jumper

12. Front USB 2.0 Connector

13. Front Panel Connector

14. Reset Button

15. Power On/Off Button

16. BIOS-SELECT Jumper

17. SATA Connector

18. OC Button

19. Debug LED

20. Front USB 3.0 Connector

21. 24-pin ATX Power Connector

22. DDR3 DIMM Slot

23. CPU_FAN Header

24. Chipset: Intel® X79

25. LGA2011 CPU Socket

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1-3 back Panel Connectors

1. PS/2 Keyboard Port

Use the upper port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

2. USb 2.0 Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as an

USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.

3. Clear CMoS button

Turn off the AC power supply, press the CLS_CMOS button and hold there for a couple of seconds to clear CMOS.

■ Make sure the power supply is turned off before pressing the CLS_CMOS button to clear CMOS.

■ Push down the CLS_CMOS button and hold it there for a couple of seconds to clear

the CMOS completely, then release.

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4. Coaxial S/PDIf out Port

This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector.

5. optical S/PDIf out Port

This port provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio.

LAN Port

PS/2 Keyboard Port

Audio Port

932

USB 2.0

Port

61

Line Out

Microphone

Subwoofer

Rear Speaker

Side Speaker

Line In

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5

8

2

7

External SATA Port

USB 2.0

Port

Coaxial S/PDIF Out

Optical S/PDIF Out

Clear CMOS

Button

USB 3.0

Port

6. LAN Ports

The Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10/100/1000Mb/s data rate.

7. USB 3.0

PortThe USB port supports the USB 3.0/2.0/1.0 specication. Use this port for USB devices

such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc. But you need to install

the USB 3.0 driver in the Driver CD before using it.

8. External SATA Port

To connect external SATA device(s) to your system by expanding the internal SATA port(s) to

the chassis back panel. External SATA device shall provide power by its own.

9. Audio Ports

For the denition of each audio port, please refer to the table below :

LAN Type

Left: Active Right: Link

Status Description Status Description

1000M

Off No Link Off No Link

Green

Blinking

Data

Activity

Off 10Mb/s Connection

Green 100Mb/s Connection

Orange 1000Mb/s Connection

Active

LED

Link

LED

Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel

Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Green Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Microphone In Microphone In Microphone In Microphone In

Orange - - Center/Subwoofer Out Center/Subwoofer Out

Black - Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Grey - - - Side Speaker Out

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

■ OnBoard Button

■ OnBoard Debug LED

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

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2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler

Install the CPU

Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.

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

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 specications. It is not

recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications

since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to

set the frequency beyond the standard specications, please do so according to your

hardware specications 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

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LGA2011 CPU Socket

LGA2011 CPU

Notch

Pin-1 triangle marking of CPU

Alignment Key

Pin-1 corner of the CPU Socket

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Follow the steps to install the CPU onto the CPU socket :

2. Lift the metal cover on the CPU socket.

3. Rememove protective socket cover.

5. When CPU is properly seated,

replace the metal cover and push the CPU socket lever back to its locked position.

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.

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.Release the CPU socket lever.

6. Remove the upper protective cover.

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Install the CPU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard.

1. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the surface of CPU.

2. Remove the fan cover before installing cooler.

3. Place the cooler on top of the in-

stalled CPU, and x the four screws

in diagonal sequence to secure the cooler in place.

4. Replace the fan cover.

Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.

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5. Attach the 4-wire CPU cooler connector to the CPU FAN header on the motherboard.

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2-2 Install the Memory

Quad Channel Memory Conguration

This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Quad Channel Technology. When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in your system.

Quad channels: Channel 0 : DIMM1 Channel 1 : DIMM2 Channel 2 : DIMM3

Channel 3 : DIMM4

The combinations of DIMM modules are :

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.and please select Quad channel

rst to achieve optimum performance.

■ 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.

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Channel Slots Combination

Single Channel Any DIMM(DS/SS)

Dual Channel Any combination of two DIMMs (DS/SS) Triple Channel Any combination of three DIMMs (DS/SS) Quad Channel Four DIMMs (DS/SS)

(DS : Dual Side, SS : Single Side)

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Installing a Memory

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.

■ Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug theBefore 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 install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.

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96-Pin

144-Pin

Notch

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2-3 Install an expansion Card

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 :

• 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.

■ 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.

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PCI

PCI Express x1

PCI Express x16

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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

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.

8-pin ATX 12 V Power Connector : PWR2

Connect the 8-pin ATX 12V power supply to PWR2 and provides power to the CPU.

Pin # Denition Pin # Denition

1 3.3V 13 3.3V 2 3.3V 14 -12V 3 GND 15 GND

4 +5V 16 PS_ON(Soft On/Off) 5 GND 17 GND

6 +5V 18 GND 7 GND 19 GND 8 Power Good 20 NC

9 +5V SB(Stand by +5V) 21 +5V 10 +12V 22 +5V 11 +12V 23 +5V 12 3.3V 24 GND

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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20-Pin Power

Pin No. 24

PWR1

24 13

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1

Pin # Denition Pin # Denition

1 GND 5 +12V 2 GND 6 +12V 3 GND 7 +12V 4 GND 8 +12V

PWR2

1

5

48

GND

+12V

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Audio Connector : CD_IN

CD_IN is a Sony standard audio connector, it can be connected to a CD/DVD-ROM drive through a CD/DVD audio cable.

Audio Connector : f_AUDIo

The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. It provides the Front Audio output choice.

USb 2.0 Connectors : f_USb1/2

These connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication,

you can get USB ports by connecting the USB module cable to any of these connectors.

USb 3.0 Connectors : USb 3.0

This connector complies with the USB 3.0 specication, and is for the additional USB 3.0 ports.

Serial ATA 2.0 Connectors : SATA_2-3/4-5

These connectors are used to connect with SATA 2.0 Hard Disk drives or optical disc devices.

Serial ATA 3.0 Connectors : SATA_0-1/6-7

These connectors are used to connect with SATA 3.0 Hard Disk drives.

A_MIC2_L A_MIC2_R

A_LINE2_L

SENSE_SEND

SENSE1_RETURN

PRESENCEJ

EMPTY SENSE2_RETURN

AUD_GND

1

2

109

F_AUDIO

A_LINE2_R

1 2

109

GND

VCC D+

D-

D+

GND

D-

VCC

EMPTY

F_USB 1/2

Connect a 4-pin

power plug

We recommend you using an 8-pin ATX 12V power supply. If

you are using a 4-pin power supply, you need to align the ATX

power connector according to the picture on the right.

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CD_IN

CD_L GND CD_R

1

USB 3.0

NC

USB2.0 D+

USB2.0 D-

GND

USB3.0 SS TX+

USB3.0 SS TX-

GND USB3.0 SS RX+ USB3.0 SS RX+

VCC

USB2.0 D+ USB2.0 DGND USB3.0 SS TX+ USB3.0 SS TXGND USB3.0 SS RX+ USB3.0 SS RXVCC EMPTY

1 2

19 20

SATA_2-3/4-5

GND TX+ TXGND RXRX+

GND

1

SATA_0-1/6-7

GND TX+ TXGND RXRX+

GND

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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 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.

Speaker Connector : SPeAKeR

The speaker connector is used to connect speaker of the chassis.

S/PDIf Connector : SPDIf_oUT2

The connector is used for S/PDIF output.

S/PDIf Connector : SPDIf_oUT3

The connector is used for S/PDIF output.

HDD-LED

RESET-SW

NC

+

PWR-SW

+

-

PWR-LED

EMPTY

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FP1

NC

PWR

EMPTY

SPEAKER

SPKJ

1 2 3

4

SPDIF_OUT

+5V

SPDIF_OUT2

GND

1 2 3

SPDIF_OUT

SPDIF_OUT3

GND

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fan Connectors : CPU_fAN, fAN1/2, SYS_fAN1/2/3

There are six main fan headers on this motherboard. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in “Advanced” section of the BIOS Setup. These fans can be

automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states.

FAN1/2,1/2, SYS_FAN1/2/3

1

GND +12V NC

CPU_FAN1

1

GND POWER SENSE CONTROL

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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 identied 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 hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem.

Clear CMoS Jumper: ClR_CMoS

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 modied.

The steps to clear CMOS data are :

1. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

2.

Put a metal object(such as a screwdriver) onto pins 1-2 to short them. This will clear CMOS data.

3. After a few seconds, remove the metal object to leave the Pins 1-2 open.

4. Plug in the power cord to your computer and turn it on.

5. Go to BIOS Setup to congure new system as described in next chapter.

Jumper Diagram Denition Description

Closed Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed

Open Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 Open

1-2 Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed 2-3 Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed

Clear

1 2

Normal (Default)

1 2

CLR_CMOS

■ Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings.Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings.

■ Do not clear the CMOS while the system is turned on.Do not clear the CMOS while the system is turned on.

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bIoS Select Jumper: bIoS_SeleCT

The jumper is used to select a BIOS ROM to boot from. You can refer to the following table for reference.

How to recover BIOS

When one of BIOS has been damaged, you can use another workable BIOS to boot to DOS. Then switch the jumper to change to your bad BIOS.And then run the

“AFUDOS” reash program.

Discharge Battery Jumper: VBAT_DISCHARGE

Resetting the CMOS isn’t always good enough since in more recent chipset versions some

conguration settings stored in the Southbridge will not be reset or deleted by a CMOS reset.

Additionally the CMOS reset can take up to several minutes depending on the board design and

capacitance. To facilitate a complete conguration reset this jumper can be used to discharge the

battery. The effect is identical to removing the battery. The result is a faster and complete CMOS

and Southbridge conguration reset.

Denition Description Function

1-2(default) Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed Select SPI1 (BIOS ROM 1)

2-3 Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed Select SPI2 (BIOS ROM 2)

Besides you are doing the BIOS recovery procedure, don’t change the jumper setting

when system is power on.

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VBAT_DISCHARGE

1 2 3

Normal (Default)

1 2 3

VBAT_DISCHARGE

■ Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings.

■ Do not discharge the battery while the system is turned on.

■ Only suggest to use the jumper if a normal CMOS reset did not work.

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(Default)

1 2 3

BIOS_SELECT

SPI 1 SPI 2

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■ When the OC function is enabled by OC_SW1, the overclocking items in BIOS or software will be availble. It is controlled by the onboard buttons completely.

■ We do not guarantee the system will keep stable status In the overclocking mode.

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OC_SW1 OC_SW2 OC_SW3

2-6 onboard button

Power on button: PWR_oN

Push the power on button to power on the system.

Reset button: RST

Push the reset button to reboot the system.

oC Switch button: oC_SW1/2/3

You could press the three buttons to adjust the CPU clock directly, without to enter BIOS setup or any software. This process will not use any system resource, so there is no effect to the system performance.

■ Normally the OC function is disabled. All the led lights on these buttons will be turned off.

■ During booting, when the boot screen appears, press the OC_SW1 button to enter the OC mode and the led lights will turn on. At this moment the debug led will show “0.0”. It means the CPU current clock is 100MHz(Default).

■ In the OC mode, pressing the OC_SW2 button will increase the CPU clock by 1 MHz per step, and the debug led code will increase 0.1 at the same time. The debug led code “0.1” means the CPU clock is 101 MHz.

■ In the OC mode, pressing the OC_SW3 button will decrease the clock by 1 MHz per step. This project does not support a clock lower than 100MHz.

PWR_ON

RST

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2-7 OnBoard Debug LED

2-digital LED readout displays hardware status and enables quick error diagnosis.

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

■ Advanced

■ Quantum BIOS

■ Boot

■ Security

■ Save & Exit

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.

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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, Press <f11> to enter boot menu" appears at the bottom of the screen, you can press <DEL> key to enter Setup.

Use the arrow right/left keys to select a specic function and go to the submenu. Each function is explained below:

Main

It displays the basic system conguration, such as CPU Name, memory size, system date,

time and so on. They all can be viewed or set up through this menu.

Advanced

The advanced system features can be set up through this menu.

Quantum bIoS

Some special proprietary features can be set up through this menu.

boot

Boot features can be set up through this menu. You can set the boot device priority and enable "Quiet Boot" feature here.

Security

The Administrator/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.

Save&Exit

The optimal performance settings can be loaded through this menu. However, it may offer better 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. You also can save or discard the changes and exit BIOS setup here.

We do not suggest that you change the default values in the BIOS Setup, and we shall not be responsible for any damage which resulted from the change you made.

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Main

Main Advanced Quantum BIOS Boot Security Save & Exit

BIOS Information BIOS Vendor American Megatrends BIOS Build Date 12/09/2010 09:44:32 Embedded Control Version 12.F1.06 ME Firmware Version 7.1.21.1134 System BIOS Version B47F1D10 Model Name Quantumian 1

CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.20GHz Processor Speed 3200 MHz Microcode Revision 9584050a Processor Cores 6

Memory Information Total Memory Size 2048 MB (DDR3 1333)

System Date [Wed 10/19/2011]

System Time [17:44:01]

Access Level Administrator

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

Set the Date. Use Tab to

switch between Date elements.

Main

bIoS Information

► BIOS Vendor

This item shows the BIOS vendor information.

► BIOS Build Date

This item shows the BIOS building date and time.

► Embedded Control Version

This item shows the embedded control version.

► System BIOS Version

It displays the current BIOS version. User can check this information and discuss with the eld

service people if a BIOS upgrade is needed.

► ME Firmware Version

This item shows the ME rmware version.

► Model Name

This item shows the model name of this product.

CPU Information

► Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.00GHz

This item shows the current CPU name.

► Processor Stepping

This item shows the processor stepping value.

► Microcode Revision

This item shows the microcode revision number.

► Processor Cores

This item shows the CPU number.

Memory Information

► Total Memory Size

This item displays the total memory size. The size is depending on how many memory modules are installed in your system before powering on.

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► System Date

<weekday><month><date> <year> format. Day—weekday from Sun. to Sat., this message is automatically displayed by BIOS (Read Only). Month—month from 1 to 12. Date—date from 1 to 31. Year—year, set up by users.

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a eld. Use [+] or [-] to input the value.

► System Time

This item allows you to congure the desired time. Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to

select a eld. Use [+] or [-] to input the value.

The three elds of the setting are <hour> : <minute> : <second> respectively.

► Access Level

It displays your current access level. If you enter system with a user password, it will dispaly “User”. If no password is set or you enter system with administrator password, this item will dispaly “Administrator”.

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Advanced

Main Advanced Quantum BIOS Boot Security Save & Exit

Legacy OpROM Support Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Launch Storage OpROM [Enabled]

80h Debug Code Send to [LPC Bus]

▶ Onboard Device Configuration ▶ Chipset Configuration ▶ ACPI Settings ▶ SATA Configuration ▶ USB Configuration ▶ Hardware Monitor

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

Enabled/Disabled Boot Option for legacy Network Devices.

Advanced

Legacy OpROM Support

► Launch PXE OpROM

This item is used to enable or disable boot option for legacy network devices.

► Launch Storage OpROM

This item is used to enable or disable boot option for legacy mass storage devices with option ROM.

► 80h Debug Code Send to

The legacy I/O 80h debug port message will send to LPC bus or PCI bus as your selection.

► Onboard Device Conguration/Chipset Conguration/ACPI Settings/SATA

Conguration/USB Conguration/Hardware Monitor

Press [Enter] to go to the submenu.

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Onboard Device Configuration

Azalia HD Audio [Enabled] Onboard ESATA Controller [Enabled] NEC USB 3.0 Controller 1 [Enabled] NEC USB 3.0 Controller 2 [Enabled] Onboard SATA 3.0 Controller [Enabled] Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Intel Gigabit LAN Controller [Enabled] Realtek Gigabit LAN Controller [Enabled]

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

Enabled/Disabled Boot Option for legacy Network Devices.

Advanced

► Azalia HD Audio

This item is enable or disable the Azalia HD audio.

► Onboard ESATA Controller

This item allows you to enable or disable

the onboard ESATA ports

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► NEC USB3.0 Controller 1/2

This item allows you to enable or disable the NEC USB3.0 controller.

► Onboard SATA 3.0 Controller

This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard SATA 3.0 controller.

► Intel Gigabit LAN Controller

This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel Gigabit LAN controller.

► Realtek Gigabit LAN Controller

This item allows you to enable or disable the Realtek Gigabit LAN controller.

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Chipset Conguration

Chipset Configuration

Intel(R) I/OAT [Disabled]

ME Flash Write Protected [Enabled]

▶ Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Configuration

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

Enabled/Disabled Intel(R) I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT).

Advanced

► Intel(R) I/OAT

This item is used to enable or disable Intel(R) I/O acceleration technology.

► ME Flash Write Protected

This item is used to enable or disable the ME ash write protected control.

Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Conguration

Intel(R) VT-d [Disabled]

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

Enabled/Disabled Intel(R) Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O.

Advanced

► Intel(R) VT-d

This item is used to enable or disable the VT-d feature. Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also

improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environment.

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ACPI Conguration

ACPI Configuration

ACPI [V4.0] ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] Lock Legacy Resources [Disabled] S3 Video Repost [Disabled] WHEA Support [Enabled] High Precision Event Timer [Enabled] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Realtek LAN / USB3.0 standby power [Enabled] USB standby power [Enabled] PCH standby power [Enabled] PS/2 standby power [Enabled]

Wake on PS/2 KB from S1 and S3 [Enabled]

Wake on Intel GbE LAN from S5 [Enabled] Wake on USB Device [Enabled] Wake on PCI device [Enabled] Wake on PCIe device [Enabled] Resume By RTC [Disabled]

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

Select the ACPI version tables.

Advanced

► ACPI

This item is used to select the ACPI version.

► ACPI Sleep State

This item is used to set the energy saving mode of the ACPI function. When you select “S1 (POS)” mode, the power is always on and computer can be resumed at any time. When 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.When you select “Auto”, it means OS will automatically take care and assign which mode is the most suitable now.

► Lock Legacy Resources

This item is used to enable or disable lock of legacy resources.

► S3 Video Repost

This item determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3/STR resume.

► WHEA Support

This item is used to enable or disable Windows Hardware Error Architecture(WHEA).

► High Precision Event Timer

This item is used to enable or disable the high precision event timer.

► Restore on AC Power Loss

This item is used to set which state the PC will take with when it resumes after an AC power loss.

► Realtek LAN / USB3.0 standby power

This item is used to enable or disable the Realtek LAN/USB3.0 standby power. Disabling this function will reducing system power consumption when computer go into standby mode or power off state.

► USB standby power

This item is used to enable or disable the USB standby power. Disabling this function will reducing system power consumption when computer go into standby mode or power off state.

► PCH standby power

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This item is used to enable or disable the PCH standby power. Disabling this function will reducing system power consumption when computer go into standby mode or power off state.

► PS/2 standby power

This item is used to enable or disable the PS/2 standby power. Disabling this function will reducing system power consumption when computer go into standby mode or power off state.

► Wake on PS/2 KB from S1 and S3

This item is used to enable or disable PS2 key board wake up from S1 and S3 state.

► Wake on Intel GbE LAN from S5

This item is used to enable or disable Intel GbE LAN wake up from S5 state.

► Wake on USB Device

This item is used to enable or disable USB devices wake up system from S3,S4 state.

► Wake on PCI Device

This item is used to enable or disable PCI devices wake up system from S3,S4,S5 state.

► Wake on PCIe Device

This item is used to enable or disable PCIe devices wake up system from S3,S4,S5 state.

► Resume by RTC

This item is used to enable/disable RTC alarm event to generate a wake up. RTC is system real time clock.

► RTC Alarm Date(Days)

When Resume by RTC is enabled, select a specic date to generate a wake up.

► RTC Alarm Time(HH:MM:SS)

When Resume by RTC is enabled, select a specic time to generate a wake up.

SATA Conguration

SATA ConfigurationSATA Configuration

SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Aggressive Link Power Management [Enabled]

SATA Port 0

Not Present

Port Hot Plug [Disabled] External SATA Port [Disabled] Staggered Spin-up [Disabled]

SATA Port 1 Not Present

Port Hot Plug [Disabled] External SATA Port [Disabled] Staggered Spin-up [Disabled]

SATA Port 2 Not Present

Port Hot Plug [Disabled] External SATA Port [Disabled] Staggered Spin-up [Disabled]

SATA Port 3 Not Present

→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

(1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3) RAID Mode. Enabled onboard SATA RAID option ROM if Launch Storage OpROM is enabled.

Advanced

► SATA Mode

This item is used to set the operating mode of your SATA ports. Setting options: [Disabled]; [IDE Mode]; [AHCI Mode]; [RAID Mode].

[IDE Mode] - This congures the SATA ports to support IDE mode.

[AHCI Mode] - The Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) specication describes the reg-

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ister level interface for a Host Controller for Serial ATA. The specication includes a description

of the hardware/software interface between system software and the host controller hardware. AHCI provides more advanced features including SATA features, but some SATA drives may

not support AHCI, unless they are labeled with AHCI support in its specication.

If your motherboard supporting AHCI, and you have a SATA device, which also supports AHCI, then you can select IDE option to have fair performance (only PATA, SATA level), or you can select AHCI to get its best performance. [RAID Mode] - When you enable RAID, it means all your SATA drives must also support AHCI.

► Aggressive Link Power Management (Appears when “SATA Mode” is set to [AHCI

Mode])

The SATA controller supports auto-generating link requests to the partial or slumber states when there are no commands to process. This item is used to enable or disable this function. When enabled, the SATA controller will aggressively enter a lower link power state (partial or slumber) based upon the setting of the ASP bit (bit 27).

► Serial-ATA Controller 0 (Appears when “SATA Mode” is set to [IDE Mode])

Serial-ATA Controller 0 are the SATA ports 1, 2, 3, 4 of the motherboard. This item allows you

select the mode of the SATA ports. Setting values are: [Disabled], [Compatible], [Enhanced].

► Serial-ATA Controller 1 (Appears when “SATA Mode” is set to [IDE Mode])

Serial-ATA Controller 1 are the SATA ports 5,6 of the motherboard. This item allows you select

the mode of the SATA ports. Setting values are: [Disabled], [Enhanced]. We will use SATA Port 0 as an example to explain the SATA ports features:

► SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5

This item shows the SATA device information connected to Port 0/1/2/3/4/5.

► Port Hot Plug (Appears when “SATA Mode” is set to [RAID Mode]/[AHCI Mode])

The hot plug function allows for device detection without power being applied and ability to connect and disconnect devices without prior notication to the system. This item is used to enable or disable hot plug function for SATA hard disks when in RAID/AHCI mode.

► External SATA Port (Appears when “SATA Mode” is set to [AHCI Mode])

This item is used to allow an outside the box connection of up to 2 meters (when using the

cable dened in SATA-IO) or not.

► Staggered Spin-up Staggered Spin-up (Appears when “SATA Mode” is set to [AHCI Mode])

This item is used to select if the SATA controller supports staggered spin-up on its ports, for use in balancing power spikes. This value is loaded by platform BIOS prior to OS initialization.

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USB Conguration

USB Configuration

All USB Devices [Enabled] EHCI Controller 1 [Enabled]

EHCI Controller 2 [Enabled]

Legacy USB Configuration

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Legacy USB 3.0 Support [Enabled] XHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

Legacy USB hardware delays and time-outs: USB Transfer time-out [20 sec] Device reset time-out [20 sec] Device power-up delay [Auto]

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

Enabled/Disabled All USB Devices

Advanced

► All USB Devices

This item is used to enable or disable all USB devices.

► EHCI Controller 1/2

This item is used to enable or disable USB 2.0(EHCI) support.

► Legacy USB Support

This item is used to enable the support for USB devices on legacy OS. If you have a USB keyboard or mouse, set to enabled. [Enabled]: This option will enable the legacy USB support. [Disabled]: This option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications. [Auto]: This option will disable the legacy support if no USB devices are connected.

► Legacy USB 3.0 Support

This item is used to enable or disable legacy USB 3.0(XHCI) controller support.

► XHCI Hand-off

This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver.

► EHCI Hand-off

This is a workaround for OSes without EHCI hand-off support. The EHCI ownership change should be claimed by EHCI driver.

► USB Transfer time-out

This item is used to select a time-out value for Control,Bulk and Interrupt Transfers. Default value is [20 sec].

► Device reset time-out

This item is used to select the USB mass storage device start unit command time-out. Default value is [20 sec].

► Device power-up delay

This item is used to set the maximum time the device will take before it can report itself to the host controller.

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[Auto] : This is default option. For a root port, the default time is 100ms. For a hub port, the delay is taken from hub descriptor. [Manual]: you can change the time you want by the following item.

Hardware Monitor

CPU FAN Mode [Smart Fan]

System FAN1 Mode [Smart Fan] System FAN2 Mode [Smart Fan] System FAN3 Mode [Smart Fan]

CPU FAN Speed 2536 RPM System FAN1 Speed 0 RPM System FAN2 Speed 0 RPM System FAN3 Speed 0 RPM SandyBridge-E CPU Temperature + 55 C Waimea Bay System Temperature + 30 C Patsburg PCH Temperature + 36 C CPU VSA Voltage +1.27 V CPU Core Voltage +1.12 V CPU VTT(Uncore) Voltage +1.09 V DDR3 Memory Voltage (VDIMM1&2) +1.53 V DDR3 Memory Voltage (VDIMM3&4) +1.54 V Battery 3V Voltage +3.42 V PSU Stand By 3.3V Rail +3.35 V PSU 3.3V Rail +3.29 V

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

Set the CPU FAN Mode function.

Option: (1) Full Speed (2) By Duty Cycle (3) Smart Fan (4) Stop FAN

Advanced

►CPU FAN Mode / System FAN1 Mode / System FAN2 Mode / System FAN3 Mode

These item are used to select the mode of CPU FAN / System FAN1 / System FAN2 / System FAN3. The default option is: [Smart Fan].

►CPU FAN Speed / System FAN1 Speed / System FAN2 Speed / System FAN3 Speed

This item shows the current speed of CPU FAN / System FAN1 / System FAN2 / System FAN3.

►SandyBridge-E CPU Temperature/ Waimea Bay System Temperature/ Patsburg PCH

Temperature

This items show the related temperature information the BIOS automatically detects.

► CPU VSA Voltage / CPU Core Voltage / CPU VTT(Uncore) Voltage / DDR3 Memory Voltage (VDIMM1&2) / DDR3 Memory Voltage (VDIMM3&4) / Battery 3V Voltage / PSU

Stand by 3.3V Rail / PSU 3.3V Rail

This items show the related voltage information the BIOS automatically detects.

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Quantum bIoS

Main Advanced Quantum BIOS Boot Security Save & Exit

Quantum BIOS Configuration Host Clock Multiplier [1] CPU Bclock (FSB) [100.0 MHz]

▶ CPU Configuration ▶ Memory Configuration ▶ Voltage Configuration

→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

Set the host clock multiplier setting.

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► Host Clock Multiplier

This item allows you to set the host clock multiplier.

► CPU Bclock(FSB)

This item is used to set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. You can modify the value by pressing <+>/<-> key. The default value is [100 MHz].

► CPU Conguration / Memory Conguration / Voltage Conguration

Press <Enter> to go to relative submenu.

CPU Conguration

CPU Configuration

▶ CPU Information

Hyper-threading [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All]

CPU Internal PLL Overvoltage [Disabled] VID Override for Max Turbo Ratio 0 IA Core Current Max(1/8 Amp) 1080 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technolog [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled]

Power Limit 1 Value (1/8 Watt) 1040

Power Limit 2 Value (1/8 Watt) 1300 1 Core Ratio Limit 38 2 Core Ratio Limit 38 3 Core Ratio Limit 37 4 Core Ratio Limit 36 5 Core Ratio Limit 35 6 Core Ratio Limit 35

Non Turbo Ratio Override 32

Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]

Execute Disabled Bit [Enabled] Server Class [Custom]

Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]

→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

Specific CPU Information

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► Hyper-threading

Hyper-Threading Technology allows one physical processor package to be perceived as two

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separate logical processors within the operating system. This option is used to enable or disable the feature. It will be displayed only if your CPU is supporting this feature.

► Active Processor Cores

This item is used to select the number of cores to enable in each processor package.

► CPU Internal PLL Overvoltage

This item is used to enable or disable CPU internal PLL overvoltage for overclocking.

► VID Override for Max Turbo Ratio

This item is used to set VID override for max Turbo Ratio in 1/256 volts.

► IA Core Current Max(1/8 Amp)

This item is used to set IA Core current max value for factory long duration power limit. Default value is get from CPU MSR.

► Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technolog

You can enable/disable the EIST (Processor Power Management, PPM) through this item.

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.

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► Turbo Mode

You can enable/disable the Turbo mode.

► Power Limit 1 Value(1/8 Watt)

When the “Turbo Mode” is enabled, this item is used to set the power limit 1 value. you can change the number by pressing “+/-” keys or input the number you want directly.

► Power Limit 2 Value (1/8 Watt)

When the “Turbo Mode” is enabled, this item is used to set the power limit 2 value. Default value is get from CPU MSR. you can change the number by pressing “+/-” keys or input the number you want directly.

► 1-Core/2-Core/3-Core/4-Core/5-Core/6-Core Ratio Limit

When the “Turbo Mode” is enabled, this limit is for 1/2/3/4/5/6 core active. 0 means using the

factory-congured value.

► Limit CPUID Maximum

This item is used to enable or disable CPUID maximum value limit conguration. It should be

[Disabled] for WinXP.

► Execute Disabled 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

overow 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

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managers can free IT resources for other initiatives.

► Server Class

This item is used to use the Intel recommended prefech settings. Default option is:[Custom].

► Hardware Prefetcher

The processor has a hardware prefetcher that automatically analyzes its requirements and prefetches data and instructions from the memory into the Level 2 cache that are likely to be required in the near future. This reduces the latency associated with memory reads. When enabled, the processor’s hardware prefetcher will be enabled and allowed to automatically prefetch data and code for the processor. When disabled, the processor’s hardware prefetcher will be disabled.

► Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Appears only when CPU supports)

The processor has a hardware adjacent cache line prefetch mechanism that automatically

fetches an extra 64-byte cache line whenever the processor requests for a 64-byte cache

line. This reduces cache latency by making the next cache line immediately available if the processor requires it as well. When enabled, the processor will retrieve the currently requested cache line, as well as the subsequent cache line. When disabled, the processor will only retrieve the currently requested cache line.

► Power Technology

This item is used to enable or disable the power management features. Default value

is:[Energy Efcient].

Memory Settings

Memory Configuration

Memory Information

Memory DIMM1 Not Present Memory DIMM2 Not Present Memory DIMM3 2048 MB (DDR3 1333) Memory DIMM4 Not Present Total Memory Size 2048 MB (DDR3 1333)

Performance Memory Profiles [Automatic]

XMP Profile 1 Not Supported XMP Profile 2 Not Supported

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

The selection of Performance Memory Profiles which impacts memory sizing behavior.

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► Performance Memory Proles

This item is used to select performance memory proles which impacts memory sizing

behavior. The following items appear only when the option is set to "Manual".

► CAS# Latency(tCL)

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This item dispalys the CAS Latency time. The CAS Latency is the number of clock cycles that elapse from the time the request for data is sent to the actual memory location until the data is transmitted from the module.

► Row Precharge Time(tRP)

This item dispalys the DRAM RAS precharge time (in clock cycles).

► RAS# to CAS# Delay(tRCD)

This item dispalys the delay time (in clock cycles) between the CAS and RAS strobe signals.

► RAS# Active Time(tRAS)

This item dispalys the precharge delay time (in clock cycles).

► Write Recovery Time(tWR)

This item allows you to select the write recovery time (in clock cycles).

► Row Refresh Cycle Time(tRFC)

This item allows you to select the minimum refresh recovery time (in clock cycles).

► Write to Read Delay (tWTR)

This item allows you to set minimum Write-to-read delay (in clock cycles).

► Active to Active Delay (tRRD)

This item allows you to set Active to Active Delay (in clock cycles).

► Read CAS# Precharege(tRTP)

This item is used to set the read CAS to precharge time (in clock cycles).

►Four Active Window Delay(tFAW)

This item is used to set the four active window delay time (in clock cycles).

Voltage Conguration

Voltage Configuration

CPU PLL Voltage [1.80V]

CPU VSA Voltage Offset [Default] CPU Core Voltage Offset [Default] CPU VTT (Uncore) Voltage [Default] Patsburg PCH Core Voltage [Default] DRAM Voltage (VDIMM1 & VDIMM2) [Default] DRAM Voltage (VDIMM3 & VDIMM4) [Default]

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

Set the CPU FAN Mode function.

Option: (1) Full Speed (2) By Duty Cycle (3) Smart Fan (4) Stop FAN

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► CPU PLL Voltage

This item is used to set DRAM Voltage. The default voltage is 1.80V.

►CPU VSA Voltage Offset

This item is used to set the CPU VSA voltage offset.

► CPU Core Voltage Offset

This item is used to set the CPU Core voltage offset.

► CPU VTT (Uncore) Voltage

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This item is used to select the CPU VTT (Uncore) voltage. [Default] means the voltage is

according to your CPU model. It can be 1.005V or 2.011V.

►Patsburg PCH Core Voltage

This item is used to set the CougarPoint PCH Core Voltage.

►DRAM Voltage (VDIMM1 & VDIMM2)

This item is used to set the DRAM voltage. The maximum available for adjustment is 2.307V. Adjusting the voltage beyond the memories default voltage could result in damage to memory controller.

►DRAM Voltage (VDIMM3 & VDIMM4)

This item is used to set the DRAM voltage. The maximum available for adjustment is 2.307V. Adjusting the voltage beyond the memories default voltage could result in damage to memory controller.

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boot

Main Advanced Quantum BIOS Boot Security Save & Exit

Boot Configuration Quiet Boot [Disabled] Fast Boot [Enabled] Bootup Numlock State [On]

UEFI Boot [Disabled]

Set Boot Priority

1st Boot [CD/DVD] 2nd Boot [Hard Disk] 3rd Boot [USB Flash] 4th Boot [USB Floppy] 5th Boot [USB CD/DVD] 6th Boot [USB Hard Disk]

7th Boot [Network]

8th Boot [UEFI]

→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

Enables or disables Quiet Boot Option

Boot

► Quiet Boot

This item is used to enable/disable the quiet boot. [Disabled] : Displays the normal POST messages. [Enabled] : Displays OEM customer logo instead of POST messages.

► Fast Boot

This item is used to enable or disable boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to launch active boot option. This is no effect for BBS boot options.

► Bootup Numlock State

This item is used to select the keyboard numlock state. The defaulte setting is [On].

► UEFI Boot

This item is used to enable or disable boot from the UEFI Devices.

Set boot Priority

► 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5sth/6th/7th/8th

These items are used to congure the priority for boot devices.

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Security

Main Advanced Quantum BIOS Boot Security Save & Exit

Password Description

If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights. The password must be in the following range: Minimum length 4 Maximum length 20

Administrator Password

User Password

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

Set Administrator Password

Security

► Administrator Password

This item is used to install or change administrator password. After you

input administrator password, it then will ask you to conrm the password.

► User Password

This item is used to install or change user password.

Create New Password

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Save & Exit

Main Advanced Quantum BIOS Boot Security Save & Exit

Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset

Discard Changes and Reset

Save Options Save Changes

Discard Changes

Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults

Restore User Defaults

Boot Override

Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device

→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

Save & Exit

► Save Changes and Exit

If you select this option and press <Enter>, a message will be displayed in the screen. Select [Yes] to save your changes and exit, select [No] or <ESC> to return to the main menu.

► Discard Changes and Exit

If you select this option and press <Enter>, a message will be displayed in the screen.

Select [Yes] to exit setup utility without saving your modications, select [No] or <ESC> to

return to the main menu.

► Save Changes and Reset

If you select this option and press <Enter>, a message will be displayed in the screen. Select [Yes] to save your changes and reset computer, select [No] or <ESC> to return to the main menu.

► Discard Changes and Reset

If you select this option and press <Enter>, a message will be displayed in the screen.

Select [Yes] to exit setup utility and reset computer without saving your modications, select

[No] or <ESC> to return to the main menu.

► Save Changes

If you select this option and press <Enter>, a message will be displayed in the center of the screen. Select [Yes] to save your changes, select [No] or <ESC> to return to the main menu.

► Discard Changes

If you select this option and press <Enter>, a message will be displayed in the center of the

screen. Select [Yes] to discard your modications, select [No] or <ESC> to return to the main

menu.

► Restore Defaults

Optimal defaults are the best settings of this motherboard. Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. Select this option and press Enter, it will pop out a dialogue box to let you load the defaults. Select <Yes> and then press <Enter> to load the defaults. Select <No> and press <Enter>, it

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will not load. By this default, BIOS have set the optimal performance parameters of system to improve the performances of system components. But if the optimal performance parameters to be set cannot be supported by your hardware devices (for example, too many expansion cards were installed), the system might fail to work.

► Save as User Defaults

If you select this option and press <Enter>, a message will be displayed in the screen. Select [Yes] to save the changes done so far as user defaults, select [No] or <ESC> to return to the main menu.

► Restore User Defaults

If you select this option and press <Enter>, a message will be displayed in the screen. Select [Yes] to restore the user defaults to all the setup options, select [No] or <ESC> to return to the main menu.

►Boot Override

You can select the boot device through this item without changing the booting sequence in setup.

►Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device

This item is used to launch EFI shell application (Shellx64. e) from one of the available

lesystem devices.

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 LiveUpdate

■ FOX LOGO

■ FOX DMI

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Install driver and utility

This motherboard comes with one DVD, after installing the Operating System, you can simply put it into your 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.

Visit Foxconn's Website

Show Utilities

Exit the program Drop to System Tray

Automatic Installa-

tion by One Click

Manual Installation

Step by Step

Browse CDShow Drivers

Choose the items you

want to Install

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2. Utility

Use these options to install additional software programs.

The Driver and Utility items displayed above represent a Windows 7 based system. The appearance may change with different Operating Systems.

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FOX LiveUpdate

FOX LiveUpdate is a useful utility to backup and update your system BIOS, drivers and utilities by local or online.

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 LiveUpdate :

1. local Update

1-1 local Update - bIoS Information

This page lets you know your system BIOS information.

*** : please refer to the physical motherboard for detail.

Exit

Toolbar

Minimum

Show current BIOS information

Link to website

Please set the BIOS setting “BIOS Write Protect” or “Super BIOS Protect” to [Disabled]

when running this application.

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1-2 local Update - backup

This page can backup your system BIOS. You can click “Backup”, and key in a le name, then

click “Save” to nish the backup operation. The extension of this backup le is ".BIN" for Award

BIOS and ".ROM" for AMI BIOS. Make sure you can remember the le name together with the

directory which it is stored, prevented that you may need them to recover your BIOS later.

1-3 local Update - Update

This page helps you to update your BIOS from a local le. After click “Update”, An alert message

will be displayed to ensure if you really want to continue, click “Yes” to conrm. A setup wizard

will guide you to load a local BIOS le to nish the operation. You must remember from which

directory to load your new BIOS le (with an extension of ".BIN" for Award BIOS, ".ROM" for AMI

BIOS) before the setup wizard starts.

Key in a BIOS name

Click here

FOX LiveUpdate can automatically backup old BIOS before update. This feature can be

enabled in the "Congure-System" setup. Please refer to "Congure-System" section

for more detail. The default backup directory is C:\LiveUpdate_Temp, but the backup

le name will be automatically generated. It is hard to nd it out from a backup directory,

and we recommend you using Explorer to check date/time message of this backup le

to nd it out and write its name down to remember it.

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2. online Update

2-1 online Update - Update bIoS

This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new

BIOS from Internet. Then follow the wizard to nish the update operation.

2-2 Online Update - Update Driver

This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new

drivers from Internet. Then follow the wizard to nish the update operation.

Click here

Current information

Search new BIOS from Internet

Browse detailed information

Update BIOS

Close the window

Select BIOS to update

Click here

Current information

Search new drivers from Internet

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2-3 online Update - Update Utility

This page lets you update utilities from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new utilities from

Internet. Then follow the wizard to nish the update operation.

Browse detailed information

Install the selected driver

Close the window

Select the driver to update

Click here

Current information

Search new utilities from Internet

Browse detailed information

Install the selected utility

Close the window

Select the utility to update

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2-4 online Update - Update All

This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will search all new

BIOS/drivers/utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to nish the update operation.

Click here

Current information

Search all new BIOS/ drivers/utilities from Internet

Browse detailed BIOS information

Close the window

Browse detailed driver information

Browse detailed utility information

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3. Congure

3-1 Congure - option

This page lets you set auto search options. After you enable the auto search function, FOX

LiveUpdate will start its searching from Internet and if any qualied item found, it will pop out a

message on the task bar to inform you to do the next step.

Double click on the icon as show below, you can see the detailed information.

Double click here

Apply the changes

Reset to default value

Click here

Set auto search options

Select search which kind of versions

Set auto search the latest FOX LiveUpdate

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When you enable "Auto Search FOX LiveUpdate", if your FOX LiveUpdate version is older, it will auto search from internet and prompt you to install the new version.

3-2 Congure - System

This page lets you set the backup BIOS location and determine if the FOX LiveUpdate can autodetermine if the FOX LiveUpdate can auto run when the system starts up..

Click here

Set the location of

download les or

auto backup BIOS

Determine if the FOX LiveUpdate can auto run when the system starts up

Apply the changes

Reset to default value

Prompt you to install the new FOX LiveUpdate

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3-3 Congure - Advance

This page lets you select to ash BIOS / Boot Block and clear CMOS. If you choose Flash Boot

Block, it means BIOS is not protective, and you must make sure the ash process is continuous

and without any interruption.

4. About & Help

This page shows some information about FOX LiveUpdate.

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We recommend that you had better keep the default setting unchanged to avoid any damage.

Click here

Select which BIOS ROM

to ash(Only available to

motherboard with backup BIOS ROM )

Apply the changes

Reset to default value

Select to ash Boot Block

Select to clear CMOS

Click here

Show information about FOX LiveUpdate

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foX loGo

FOX LOGO is a simple and useful utility to backup, change and delete the boot time Logo. The boot Logo is the image that appears on screen during POST (Power-On Self-Test).

You can prepare a JPG image (1024x768) le, then use FOX LOGO to open it and change the boot time Logo. Boot time Logo will be displayed if you enable the BIOS "Quiet Boot" setting in "Boot" menu.

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)(32-bit and 64-bit)

Using FOX LOGO:

Main Page

When you change Logo or delete current Logo, the system will ash BIOS le automatically. During this time, please DO NOT shut down the application and the system,

or the motherboard will be damaged seriously.

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Minimize

Exit

Website About

Backup

Change

Delete

Main screen

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foX DMI

FOX DMI is a full Desktop Management Interface viewer, and it provides three DMI data formats : Report, Data Fields and Memory Dump. With DMI information, system maker can easily analyze and troubleshoot your motherboard if there is any problem occurred.

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)(32-bit and 64-bit)

Using FOX DMI:

Please operate this utility as the comments shows.

Click here to select the DMI Data format you need

Click here to select the type you want to view.

This chapter will cover two topics :

■ Installing a new Windows XP (Windows 7) in a brand new

RAID system.

■ Existing Windows XP (Windows 7) system with new RAID

built as data storage.

It includes the following information :

■ RAID Conguration IntroductionIntroduction

■ Intel

®

Rapid Storage Technology enterprise

■ Create a RAID Driver Diskette

■ BIOS Conguration

■ Create RAID in BIOS

■ Install a New Windows XP

■ Existing Windows XP with RAID built as data storage

The RAID BIOS Setup pictures shown in this chapter are for reference only, please refer to the practical screen.

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Installing a new Windows XP (Windows 7) in a brand newWindows 7) in a brand new 7) in a brand new RAID system.

1. Follow 5-1 to create a RAID driver diskette.

(Windows 7 has in-box driver by its own and can skip this step).

2. Follow 5-2 to set BIOS setting "SATA Mode" to RAID or AHCI.

3. Follow 5-3 to create RAID in BIOS.

4. Follow 5-4 to Install Windows Operating System.

What kinds of hardware and software you need here :

1. A oppy drive.

2. A CD-ROM drive.

3. Several SATA hard disks.

4. A RAID driver diskette.

5. A motherboard driver CD.

6. Windows XP or Windows 7 Install CD.Windows 7 Install CD. Install CD.

Existing Windows XP (Windows 7) system with new RAID

built as data storage.

Follow 5-5 to go through the processes to build a new RAID data storage in your existing Windows XP system, it includes :

1. Copy RAID driver setup program to your hard disk. (Windows 7 can skip)

2. Follow 5-2 to set BIOS setting "SATA Mode" to RAID or AHCI.

3. Follow 5-3 to create RAID in BIOS.

4. Run setup program to install Intel

®

Rapid Storage Technology enterprise driver into

your current Windows XP system. (Windows 7 can skip this step)

5. Format new RAID partitions.

What kinds of hardware and software you need here :

1. A CD-ROM drive.

2. Several SATA hard disks.

3. A motherboard driver CD.

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RAID Conguration Introduction

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method for computer data storage schemes that divide and/or replicate data among multiple hard drives. RAID can be designed to provide increased data reliability (fault tolerance) or increased I/O (input/output) performance, or both. The motherboard comes with the Intel® PCH. The

following RAID congurations are provided for users.

There are three major key concepts in RAID:

1. Mirroring : The copying of data to more than one disk;

2. Striping : The splitting of data across more than one disk;

3. Error correction : Where redundant data is stored to allow problems to be detected

and possibly xed (known as fault tolerance).

Different RAID levels use one or more of these techniques, depending on the system requirements. The main aims of using RAID are to improve reliability, important for protecting information that is critical to a business, for example a database of customer orders; or where speed is important, for example a system that delivers video on demand TV programs to many viewers.

The conguration affects reliability and performance in different ways. The problem

with using more disks is that it is more likely that one will go wrong, but by using error checking the total system can be made more reliable by being able to survive and repair the failure. Basic mirroring can speed up reading data as a system can read different data from both the disks, but it may be slow for writing if it insists that

both disks must conrm that the data is correctly written. Striping is often used for

performance, where it allows sequences of data to be read off multiple disks at the same time. Error checking typically will slow the system down as data needs to be read from several places and compared. The design of RAID systems is therefore a compromise and understanding the requirements of a system is important. Modern

disk arrays typically provide the facility to select the appropriate RAID conguration.

RAID is often used in high availability systems, where it is important that the system keeps running as much of the time as possible.

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RAID 0 (Stripe)

RAID 0 reads and writes sectors of data interleaved among multiple drives. If any disk member fails, it affects the entire array. The disk array data capacity is equal to the number of drive members times the capacity of the smallest member. The striping

block size can be set from 4KB to 128KB. RAID 0 does not support fault tolerance.

RAID 1 (Mirror)

RAID 1 writes duplicate data onto a pair of drives and reads both sets of data in parallel. If one of the mirrored drives suffers a mechanical failure or does not respond, the remaining drive will continue to function. Due to redundancy, the drive capacity of the array is the capacity of the smallest drive. Under a RAID 1 setup, an extra drive called the “spare drive” can be attached. Such a drive will be activated to replace a failed drive that is part of a mirrored array. Due to the fault tolerance, if any RAID 1 drive fails, data access will not be affected as long as there are other working drives in the array.

RAID 5 (Parity)

RAID 5 provides data striping at the byte level and also stripes error correction

information. This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance. Level 5 is

one of the most popular implementations of RAID.

RAID 10 (0+1)

RAID 10 is a combination of striping and mirroring. This conguration provides optimal

speed and reliability, but you need four SATA hard disks.

Recovery

This level copies data between a master and a recovery disk, so the capacity of thethe capacity of the array is equal to the capacity of the smaller drive. It’s no need to set the strip size for Recovery, but you must select a sync mode to update the volume.

Comparison Table :

Solution Hard Disks No. Capacity Performance Reliability Application

RAID0 >=2 All Highest Dangerous Look for speed RAID1 2 50% Read faster Excellent 100% Data backup RAID5 >=3 N-1 Read faster

Write slower

Good Limited budget

RAID10 >=4

(Even number)

Smallest

*2

High Excellent Unlimited budget

Recovery 2 Smaller Read faster Excellent 100% Data backup

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Intel

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Rapid Storage Technology enterprise

The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise 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

congure 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.

The topic will be introduced :

Installing a new Windows XP in a brand new RAID system.

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.

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.

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■ Both AHCI and RAID modes need to install Intel® Rapid Storage Technol-

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■ Set SATA mode in BIOS to AHCI, you can skip RAID BIOS creation steps,

but the software driver installation of Intel

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enterprise shall follow the same rule as described for RAID.

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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 RaidTool icon to start the creation.

3. Click "GO" to start.

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.

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

congure 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 7 has native RAID driver in itself, you can skip these steps.

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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 specic 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.

6. You can input a volume label for this diskette, click on "Start" to format.

7.Click on "OK" to go through this warning message.

8. Format nished. Click "OK" to continue copying of

RAID driver into this diskette.

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5-2 BIOS Conguration

1. Enter the BIOS setup by pressing <DEL> key during the POST(Power On Self Test).

2. Use the arrow right/left keys to select the “Advanced” menu, then use the arrow

up/down keys to select the “SATA Conguration” item and press <Enter> to go to the conguration items.

3. Press <Enter> to select and set the “SATA Mode” option to [RAID Mode].

4. Press <F4> to save the setting then PC will reboot itself.

5-3 Create RAID in bIoS

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® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise

Option ROM Utility. Press the <Ctrl>+<I> to enter Conguration Utility.

1.Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Recover Volume Options

5. Exit

RAID Volume : None Dened.

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GBHitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

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ST380811AS

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

2

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

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ST380815AS

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1184

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

[ MAIN MENU ]

1. Create RAID Volume

[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

SATA ConfigurationSATA Configuration

SATA Mode [RAID Mode]

SATA Port 0

Not Present

Port Hot Plug [Disabled]

SATA Port 1 Not Present

Port Hot Plug [Disabled]

SATA Port 2 Not Present

Port Hot Plug [Disabled]

SATA Port 3 Not Present

Port Hot Plug [Disabled]

SATA Port 4 Not Present

Port Hot Plug [Disabled]

→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

(1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3) RAID Mode. Enabled onboard SATA RAID option ROM if Launch Storage OpROM is enabled.

Advanced

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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 :

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>.

RAID 0: Stripes data (performance).

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1184

[ HELP ]

Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB

0.0 GB N/A Create Volume

RAID0(Stripe)

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is

16 characters or less.

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1184

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

[ HELP ]

Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB

0.0 GB N/A Create Volume

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

Volume0

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4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display the hard disks list for this RAID0

system.

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.

Name:

RAID Level:

TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe)

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

►0 Hitachi HDS721616PLAHitachi HDS721616PLA

PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

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ST380811AS

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID DiskNon-RAID Disk

►2

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID DiskNon-RAID Disk

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ST380815AS

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk

Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.

[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done

2 SAMSUNG HD161HJ S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

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[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

[ SELECT DISKS ]

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Name:

RAID Level:

TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe)

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLAHitachi HDS721616PLA

PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

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5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID DiskNon-RAID Disk

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74.5GB Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk

Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.

[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done

[ SELECT DISKS ]

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

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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>.

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>.

The default value indicates the maximum capacity using the selected

disks. Entering a lower capacity allows you to create a second

volume on these disks

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Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB

465.8 GB

Create Volume

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[ HELP ]

150

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

The following are typical values:

RAID0 - 128KB

RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB

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Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB

298.1 GB N/A

Create Volume

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128KB

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8. In “Create Volume” item, press <Enter>.

A warning message will appear :

9. Press <Y> to create the volume and return to the main menu, a 150GB RAID0 system

is normally congured.

WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume ? (Y/N) :

Press ENTER to create the specified volume.

TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB

150 GB

N/A Create Volume

Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Create Volume

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[ HELP ]

1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Recover Volume Options

5. Exit

RAID Volume : ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable

0 TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 150.0GB0 TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 150.0GB Normal Yes

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GBHitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

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5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

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[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

[ MAIN MENU ]

1. Create RAID Volume

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Create RAID0 (2nd Volume)

1. Select “1. Create RAID Volume” from the menu and press <Enter>.

The menu appears :

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)

Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is

16 characters or less.

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Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB

0.0 GB N/A Create Volume

Volume0

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RAID 0: Stripes data (performance).

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Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

TryRAID0-1 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB

0.0 GB N/A Create Volume

RAID0(Stripe)

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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.

5. From the hard disk list, select the previously congured 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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Name:

RAID Level:

TryRAID0-1 RAID0(Stripe)

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLAHitachi HDS721616PLA

PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

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5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID DiskNon-RAID Disk

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S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Member DiskS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Member Disk 149.0GB Member Disk Member DiskMember Disk

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Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.

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[ SELECT DISKS ]

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member Disk

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

Name:

RAID Level:

TryRAID0-1 RAID0(Stripe)

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

►0 Hitachi HDS721616PLAHitachi HDS721616PLA

PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member Disk

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Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.

[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member Disk

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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>.

7. Select “Create Volume” and press <Enter>.

The following are typical values:

RAID0 - 128KB

RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB

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Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

TryRAID0-1 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB

148.1 GB N/A Create Volume

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[ HELP ]

128KB

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Press ENTER to create the specified volume.

TryRAID0-1 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB

148.1 GB N/A Create Volume

Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Create Volume

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A message will appear :

Press <Y> to create the volume and return to the main menu. Two RAID0 volumes

were congured.

Are you sure you want to create this volume ? (Y/N) :

1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Recover Volume Options

5. Exit

RAID Volume : ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable

0 TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 150.0GB Normal Yes 1 TryRAID0-1 RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 148.1GB Normal Yes

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GBHitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member Disk(0,1)

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S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GBS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB 149.0GB Member Disk(0,1)

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ST380815AS

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

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[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

[ MAIN MENU ]

1. Create RAID Volume

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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.

3. In “RAID Level” item, you can use Up or Down arrow key to make a selection. Select RAID1 (Mirror) and press <Enter>.

Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is

16 characters or less.

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[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

[ HELP ]

Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB

0.0 GB N/A Create Volume

TryRAID1

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

RAID1: Mirrors data (redundancy).

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[ HELP ]

Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

TryRAID1 RAID1(Mirror) Select Disks N/A

0.0 GB N/A Create Volume

RAID1(Mirror)

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4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to dispaly the hard disks list for this RAID1 system.

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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Name:

RAID Level:

TryRAID1 RAID1(Mirror)

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLAHitachi HDS721616PLA

PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

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5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID DiskNon-RAID Disk

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S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID DiskS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID DiskNon-RAID Disk

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5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk

Select 2 disks to use in creating the volume.

[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done

[ SELECT DISKS ]

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

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Name:

RAID Level:

TryRAID1 RAID1(Mirror)

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

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PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

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Select 2 disks to use in creating the volume.

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6. It will skip “Strip Size” menu for RAID1.

7. In “Capacity” item, use the default value, and press <Enter>. The size of the smaller

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:

Press <Y> to create the volume and return to the main menu.

WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume ? (Y/N) :

The default value indicates the maximum capacity using the selected

disks. Entering a lower capacity allows you to create a second

volume on these disks

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Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

TryRAID1 RAID1(Mirror) Select Disks N/A

74.5 GB

N/A Create Volume

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[ HELP ]

74.5

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Recover Volume Options

5. Exit

RAID Volume : ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable

0 TryRAID1 RAID1(Mirror) N/A 74.5GB Normal Yes

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GBHitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

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S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GBS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

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5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

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[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

[ MAIN MENU ]

1. Create RAID Volume

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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.

3. In “RAID Level” item, you can use Up or Down arrow key to make a selection. Select RAID10(RAID0+1) and press <Enter>.

Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is

16 characters or less.

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[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

[ HELP ]

Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB

0.0 GB N/A Create Volume

TryRAID10

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

RAID 10: Mirrors data and stripes the mirror.

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Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

TryRAID10 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks

64KB

149.1 GB

N/A Create Volume

RAID10(RAID0+1)

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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.

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 :

Press <Y> to create the volume and return to the main menu.

WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume ? (Y/N) :

The following are typical values:

RAID0 - 128KB

RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB

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Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

TryRAID10 RAID10(RAID0+1) Select Disks 128K

149.1 GB

N/A Create Volume

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

[ HELP ]

64KB

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Recover Volume Options

5. Exit

RAID Volume : ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable

0 TryRAID10 RAID10(0+1) 64KB 149.1GB0 TryRAID10 RAID10(0+1) 64KB 149.1GB Normal Yes

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GBHitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

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5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Member Disk(0)

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S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GBS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

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5RW1CA37

74.5GB Member Disk(0)

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[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

[ MAIN MENU ]

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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.

3. In “RAID Level” item, you can use Up or Down arrow key to make a selection.

Select RAID5(Parity) and press <Enter>.

Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is

16 characters or less.

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[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

[ HELP ]

Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks

64KB

0.0 GB N/A Create Volume

TryRAID5

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

RAID 5: Stripes data and parity.

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Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

TryRAID5

RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks

64KB

0.0 GB N/A Create Volume

RAID5(Parity)

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4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display the hard disks list for this

RAID5 system.

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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Name:

RAID Level:

TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity)

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLAHitachi HDS721616PLA

PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

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5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID DiskNon-RAID Disk

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Select 3 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.

[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done

[ SELECT DISKS ]

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

► 0 Hitachi HDS721616PLAHitachi HDS721616PLA

PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

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74.5GB Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk

Select 3 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.

[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done

2 SAMSUNG HD161HJ SAMSUNG HD161HJ S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID DiskNon-RAID Disk

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[ SELECT DISKS ]

Name:

RAID Level:

TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity)

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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>.

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 :

Press <Y> to create the volume and return to the main menu.

WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume ? (Y/N) :

The following are typical values:

RAID0 - 128KB

RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB

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Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity)

Select Disks 128K

149.1 GB

N/A Create Volume

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

[ HELP ]

64KB

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Recover Volume Options

5. Exit

RAID Volume : ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable

0 TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity) 64KB 149.1GB0 TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity) 64KB 149.1GB Normal Yes

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GBHitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

1

ST380811AS

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Member Disk(0)

2

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GBS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

3

ST380815AS

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

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[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

[ MAIN MENU ]

1. Create RAID Volume

[↑↓]-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.

3. In “RAID Level” item, you can use Up or Down arrow key to make a selection.

Select Recovery and press <Enter>.

Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is

16 characters or less.

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[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

[ HELP ]

Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB

0.0 GB N/A Create Volume

TryRecovery

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

Recovery: Copies data between a master and a recovery disk.

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[ HELP ]

Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

TryRecovery Recovery Select Disks N/A

0.0 GB Contious Create Volume

Recovery

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

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4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display the hard disks list for this Recovery system.

5. From the hard drive list, use Up or Down arrow key to reach the hard disks you want

to combine them as Recovery, then press <Tab> key to select Master disk and press

<Space> key to select Recovery disk. Here, we select 149.0GB as Recovery disk

and 74.5GB as Master disk. Press <Enter> key to nish the selection.

(Note : When you use Intel Rapid Recover Technology, the capacity of recovery disk

should be larger or equal to master disk.)

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Name:

RAID Level:

TryRecovery Recovery

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLAHitachi HDS721616PLA

PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

11

ST380811AS

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID DiskNon-RAID Disk

22

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID DiskS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID DiskNon-RAID Disk

33

ST380815AS

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk

Select 1 Master and 1 Recovery disk to create volume.

[↑↓]-Prev/Next [TAB]-(M)aster [SPACE]-(R)ecovery [ENTER]-Done

[ SELECT DISKS ]

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

R 0 Hitachi HDS721616PLAHitachi HDS721616PLA

PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

M 11

ST380811AS

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID DiskNon-RAID Disk

2

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID DiskS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID DiskNon-RAID Disk

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ST380815AS

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk

Select 1 Master and 1 Recovery disk to create volume.

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ST380811AS

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID DiskNon-RAID Disk

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[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

[ SELECT DISKS ]

Name:

RAID Level:

TryRecovery Recovery

[↑↓]-Prev/Next [TAB]-(M)aster [SPACE]-(R)ecovery [ENTER]-Done

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6. It will skip “Strip size” and “Capacity” items. The default “Capacity” value is the

smaller hard disk size, that is 74.5GB. In “Sync” item, we suggest you select the

“Continuous” value and press <Enter>.

7. Select “Create Volume” and press <Enter>. A warning message will appear :

Press <Y> to create the volume and return to the main menu.

WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume ? (Y/N) :

1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Recover Volume Options

5. Exit

RAID Volume : ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable

0 TryRecovery Recovery(Cont.) N/A 74.5GB Normal Yes

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GBHitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Recovery Disk(0)

1

ST380811AS

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Master Disk(0)

2

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GBS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

3

ST380815AS

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

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[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

[ MAIN MENU ]

1. Create RAID Volume

[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

Select a sync option

On Request: volume is updated manually.

Continuous: volume is updated automatically.

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[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

[ HELP ]

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

TryRecovery Recovery Select Disks N/A

74.5 GB

N/A Create Volume

Continuous

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Delete RAID Volume

1. Take TryRAID5 for example. Select “2. Delete RAID Volume” in main menu and press <Enter>.

2. Use Up or Down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete. Here only one

RAID5 is seen, so press <DEL> key to continue.

Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable TryRAID0 ID0(Stripe) 2 465.8GB Normal Yes

Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID.

WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.

(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)

[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume

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[ HELP ]

[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]

TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity) 3 149.1GB Normal Yes

1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Recover Volume Options

5. Exit

RAID Volume : ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable

0 TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity) 64KB 149.1GB0 TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity) 64KB 149.1GB Normal Yes

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GBHitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

1

ST380811AS

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Member Disk(0)

2

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GBS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

3

ST380815AS

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

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[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

[ MAIN MENU ]

2. Delete RAID Volume

[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

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3. After <DEL> key is pressed, the screen appears as below:

Press <Y> key to conrm the volume deletion.

4. Return to Main Menu.

Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable TryRAID0 ID0(Stripe) 2 465.8GB Normal Yes

Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID.

WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.

(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)

[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume

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[ HELP ]

[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]

TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity) 3 149.1GB Normal Yes

ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST!

(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)

Are you sure you want to delete "TryRAID5"? (Y/N) :

[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]

1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

4. Recover Volume Options

5. Exit

RAID Volume :

None defined.None defined.

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GBHitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

1

ST380811AS

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

2

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GBS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

3

ST380815AS

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

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[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

[ MAIN MENU ]

2. Delete RAID Volume

[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

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Reset Disks to Non-RAID

Reset RAID volume allows you to replace a failed disk with a new one, and the operating system will rebuild the data later. For RAID0, reset a hard disk would totally

crash the system, but for RAID1, RAID10 and RAID5, they all can be rebuilt.

When rebuild is needed, you must rst install a new hard disk in your system before

getting into Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility, because the utility willRapid Storage Technology enterprise utility, because the utility willTechnology enterprise utility, because the utility will ask you which hard disk the new rebuild will be performed.

example 1. Reset a RAID0 system.

1. A TryRAID0 volume was built with two 149.0GB hard disks, we want to reset one of

them. Select “3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID” in main menu and press <Enter>.

2. A warning message is displayed.

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Recover Volume Options

5. Exit

RAID Volume : ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable

0 TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 298.1GB0 TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 298.1GB Normal Yes

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GBHitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

1

ST380811AS

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

2

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GBS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

3

ST380815AS

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

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[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

[ MAIN MENU ]

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

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1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

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 298.1GB Normal Yes

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GBHitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

1

ST380811AS

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

2

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GBS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

3

ST380815AS

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

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[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

[ MAIN MENU ]

Resetting RAID disk will remove its RAID structures

and revert it to a non-RAID disk.

WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost.

( This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLAHitachi HDS721616PLA

PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member Disk

22

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Member DiskS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Member Disk 149.0GB Member Disk Member DiskMember Disk

Select the disks that should be reset.

[↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member DiskHitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member DiskPVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member Disk

[ RESET RAID DATA ]

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3. Select Hitachi hard disk as the one to be reset. Press <Enter>. A double

conrmation message pops out, press <Y> to conrm.

4. It goes back to Main menu with a "Failed" status of RAID0 volume.

1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

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 298.1GB Normal Yes

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GBHitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

1

ST380811AS

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

2

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GBS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

3

ST380815AS

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

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[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

[ MAIN MENU ]

Resetting RAID disk will remove its RAID structures

and revert it to a non-RAID disk.

WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost.

( This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

►0 Hitachi HDS721616PLAHitachi HDS721616PLA

PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member Disk

22

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Member DiskS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Member Disk 149.0GB Member Disk Member DiskMember Disk

Select the disks that should be reset.

[↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member DiskHitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member DiskPVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member Disk

[ RESET RAID DATA ]

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Recover Volume Options

6. Exit

RAID Volume : ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable

0 TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 298.1GB0 TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 298.1GB Failed Yes

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GBHitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

1

ST380811AS

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

2

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GBS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

3

ST380815AS

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

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[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

[ MAIN MENU ]

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

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example 2. Reset a RAID5 system

1. A TryRAID5 volume was built with three hard disks, we want to reset one of them.

Select “3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID” in main menu and press <Enter>.

2. A warning message is displayed.

3. Select "Port 2 - SAMSUNG HD161HJ" hard disk as the one to be reset. Press

<Enter>. A double conrmation message pops out, press <Y> to conrm.

1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

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 149.1GB0 TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity) 64KB 149.1GB Normal Yes

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GBHitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

1

ST380811AS

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Member Disk(0)

2

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GBS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

3

ST380815AS

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

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[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

[ MAIN MENU ]

1. Create RAID Volume

[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

[↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete

Resetting RAID disk will remove its RAID structures

and revert it to a non-RAID disk.

WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost.

( This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLAHitachi HDS721616PLA

PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member Disk

1

ST380811AS

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Member Disk5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Member Disk 74.5GB Member Disk Member DiskMember Disk

► 22

SAMSUNG

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Member DiskS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Member Disk 149.0GB Member Disk Member DiskMember Disk

Select the disks that should be reset.

[↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete

[ RESET RAID DATA ]

2 SAMSUNG HD161HJ S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Member DiskSAMSUNG HD161HJ S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Member DiskS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Member Disk

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Recover Volume Options

5. Exit

RAID Volume : ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable

0 TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity) 64KB 149.1GB0 TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity) 64KB 149.1GB Normal Yes

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GBHitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

1

ST380811AS

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Member Disk(0)

2

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GBS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

3

ST380815AS

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

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[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

[ MAIN MENU ]

[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

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4. A "DeGRADeD VolUMe DeTeCTeD" screen pops out asking you to select a new

hard disk for rebuilding. Here, we select ST 74.5GB. Press <Enter> to select it.

5. It goes back to Main menu with a "Rebuild" status of RAID5 volume. Eventually,

a replacement hard disk has to join in and it always keeps three hard disks in the

RAID5 system.

6. Operating System will perform the rebuilding later.

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Recover Volume Options

5. Exit

RAID Volume : ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable

0 TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity) 64KB 149.1GB0 TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity) 64KB 149.1GB Rebuild Yes

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GBHitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

1

ST380811AS

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Member Disk(0)

2

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GBS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

3

ST380815AS

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Member Disk(0)

Volume with “Rebulid” status will be rebuilt within the operating system.

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[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

[ MAIN MENU ]

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

1. Create RAID Volume 4. 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 149.1GB0 TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity) 64KB 149.1GB Normal Yes

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GBHitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

1

ST380811AS

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Member Disk(0)

2

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GBS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

3

ST380815AS

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

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[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

[ MAIN MENU ]

[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

"Degraded" volume and disk available for rebuilding detected. Selecting

a disk initiates a rebuild. rebuild completes in the operating system.

Select the port of the destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit): Port Drive Model Serial # Size

2 SAMSUNG HD161HJ S0V3J9APA30524 140.9GB

3 ST380815AS 5RW1CA37 74.5GB

[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED ]

3 ST380815AS 5RW1CA37 74.5GB3 ST380815AS 5RW1CA37 74.5GB

[↑↓]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit

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Recovery Volume Options

1. “Recovery Volume Options” is only available when “Recovery” is built. Here, we take TryRecovery as an example, select “4. Recovery Volume Options” in main menu and press <Enter>. The screen displays:

2. Use Up or Down key to make a selection to enable Recovery or Master disk.

3. Here, we select “1.Enable Only Recovery Disk“ and press<Enter> to continue. The screen display:

1. Enable Only Recovery Disk

2. Enable Only Master Disk

Enable Only Recovery Disk - enables recovery disk if avaliable and

disables master disk.

Enable Only Master Disk - enables master disk if avaliable and

disables master disk.

Actions will result in change from Contious Update mode to On-Request.

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1184

1. Enable Only Recovery Disk

[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

[ HELP ]

[ RECOVERY vOLUME OPTIONS ]

Name Level Capacity Status Bootable

TryRecovery Recovery(Cont.) 74.5GB Normal Yes

Select a Recovery volume to do the operation.

[↑↓]-Up/Down [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Done

[ SELECT RECOVERY VOLUME]

TryRecovery Recovery(Cont.) 74.5GB Normal Yes

1. Enable Only Recovery Disk

2. Enable Only Master Disk

Enable Only Recovery Disk - enables recovery disk if avaliable and

disables master disk.

Enable Only Master Disk - enables master disk if avaliable and

disables master disk.

Actions will result in change from Contious Update mode to On-Request.

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1184

[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

[ HELP ]

[ RECOVERY vOLUME OPTIONS ]

1. Enable Only Recovery Disk

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4. Press <Space> key to select it and press <Enter>, it returns to the main menu. You

can see the 74.5GB disk is ofine, and actions of Recovery change from Contious

Update mode to On-Request.

1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

2. Delete RAID Volume 5. Acceleration Options

5. Exit

RAID Volume : ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable

0 TryRecovery Recovery(OnReq) N/A 74.5GB0 TryRecovery Recovery(OnReq) N/A 74.5GB NeedUpdate Yes

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GBHitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Recovery Disk(0)

1

ST380811AS

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Offline Disk(0)

2

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GBS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

3

ST380815AS

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1184

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

[ MAIN MENU ]

[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

4. Recovery Volume Options

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exit RAID bIoS

1. Take TryRAID5 as an example, select “5. exit” in main menu and press <Enter>. The screen displays :

2. Press <Y> to exit Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise program. The system will enter BIOS setup.

3. Shut down the computer, remove the Non-RAID disk, and we will continue for Windows OS installation. If you do not remove irrelevant hard disk, Windows may detect it during the installation, and you could be confused.

4. Remove any diskette from oppy drive.

5. Restart computer to start Windows installation.

1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Recover Volume Options

RAID Volume : ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable

0 TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity) 64KB 149.1GB0 TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity) 64KB 149.1GB Normal Yes

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GBHitachi HDS72161 PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB PVF904�21G2J�M 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

1

ST380811AS

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Member Disk(0)

2

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GBS0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

3

ST380815AS

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology enterprise - SATA Option ROM - 3.0.0.1184

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

[ MAIN MENU ]

5. Exit

[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):

[ CONFIRM EXIT ]

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5-4 Install a New Windows XP

1. Press <DEL> to enter BIOS Setup during POST.

2. Insert the Windows installation CD into the optical drive.

3.

Set the “1st Boot” to “CD/DVD”, save changes and exit the BIOS setup.

4. The computer will reboot, and it will start installing Windows Operating System.

Watch the screen carefully, when the following picture appears, press <F6> key

immediately. If you forgot to do this, PC will go to an fatal blue screen, and you may need to reboot the system again. PC may not respond to your <F6> input

immediately, and it keeps loading les until the next screen displays.

Windows Setup

Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver.

When set the SATA Mode in BIOS to IDE, you can install Windows XP directly. When set the SATA Mode in BIOS to either AHCI or RAID, you need to follow the following steps to install Windows XP.

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Main Advanced Quantum BIOS Boot Security Save & Exit

Boot Configuration Quiet Boot [Disabled] Fast Boot [Enabled] Bootup Numlock State [On]

UEFI Boot [Disabled]

Set Boot Priority

1st Boot [CD/DVD] 2nd Boot [Hard Disk] 3rd Boot [USB Flash] 4th Boot [USB Floppy] 5th Boot [USB CD/DVD] 6th Boot [USB Hard Disk]

7th Boot [Network]

8th Boot [UEFI]

→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

Enables or disables Quiet Boot Option

Boot

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5. After some les are copied to your system, the following picture appears, press <S>

to continue the specic driver installation.

6. It will ask you to insert the RAID driver diskette into you oppy drive. Press <Enter>

after it is done.

Windows Setup

Please insert the disk labeled

manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk

into Drive A:

* Press ENTER when ready

ENTER=Continue ESC=Cancel F3=Exit

Windows Setup

Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s):

<none>

* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drivers, or special

disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S.

* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage

device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.

S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit

Foxconn Quantumian1 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1-2 layout

1-3 back Panel Connectors

2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler

2-2 Install the Memory

2-3 Install an expansion Card

2-4 Install other Internal Connectors

2-5 Jumpers

2-6 onboard button

2-7 OnBoard Debug LED

enter bIoS Setup

Main

Advanced

Quantum bIoS

boot

Security

Save & Exit

Install driver and utility

FOX LiveUpdate

foX loGo

foX DMI

5-1 Create a RAID driver diskette

5-3 Create RAID in bIoS

5-4 Install a New Windows XP