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The RAID Fuction is designed to provide a cost-effective, high performance
RAID technology that adds performance and/or reliability to PC desktops
and/or servers using Ultra ATA/133, Ultra ATA/100, Ultra ATA/66, or EIDE
drives.(By Function)
RAID Function of the mainboard supports striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1)
for master only. Please note the function supports hard disk drives only.
With striping, identical drives can read and write data in parallel to increase
performance. Mirroring increases read performance through load balancing
and elevator sorting while creating a complete backup of your files.
An ATA133 RAID striped array can double the sustained data transfer rate of
Ultra ATA/133 drives. RAID fully supports Ultra ATA/133 specification of up to 133
MB/sec per drive, depending on individual drive specifications.
The RAID technology also offers fault tolerant, data redundancy for entry-level
network file servers or simply for desktop PC users wanting to continually
protect valuable data on their PC. The RAID Function offers RAID 1 mirroring
(for two drives) to protect data. Should a drive that is part of a mirrored array
fail, RAID technology uses the mirrored drive (which contains identical data) to assume
all data handling. When a new replacement drive is later installed, RAID Function
rebuilds data to the new drive from the mirrored drive to restore fault tolerance.
8.4GB.(For 20275chipset) With FAT32 and NTFS partitioning, the array can be
addressed as one large single volume.
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2. Getting Started
This section is designed to get you started for installation.
WARNING: Before installing the driver into an existing system,
backup any necessary data. Failure to follow this accepted PC
practice could result in data loss.
2-1 Installing The Hard Drives
WARNING: If you wish to include your current bootable
drive using the Windows NT 4.x, Windows 2000 or Windows
XP operating system as part of a bootable Mirrored (RAID 1)
array, there are two ways to do so:
•Install the Windows NT4, 2000 or XP driver software first to this drive
while it is still attached to your existing hard drive controller. Then move
and attach the drive to the RAID connectors.
•Attach the drive you desire to the RAID connectors. Then install
the Windows NT4, 2000 or XP software together with the RAID
driver (in the floppy disk) into the drive by pressing <F6>. For detailed
information, see “Installing Driver During New Windows NT4.0/2000/XP
Installation” on page 21.
Hard drives must be Ultra ATA/133, Ultra ATA/100, Ultra ATA/66, Ultra
ATA/33, EIDE and/or Fast ATA-2 compatible to operate with the ATA133
RAID technology. For optimal performance, install all identical drives of the
same model and capacity. The drives’ matched performance allows the
array to function better as a single drive.
1. We recommends using identical drive as part of an array. If striping for
performance, use two new drives. If mirroring for protection, you can use
two new drives OR use an existing drive and a new drive (the new drive
must be the same size or larger than the existing drive).
2. Configure the jumpers of the hard drive you’re preparing to connect to
the RAID connectors using the correct “Master / Slave” or
“Cable-Select” settings in the positions described in the table below.
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Getting Started
NOTE: Sometimes the Master drive with no slave attached is called
“Single.” The master slave setting differentiates two drives chained on
the same connector.
Jumper Settings
# of Drives IDE Channel 1 IDE Channel 2
1 M ----
2 M M
M = Master
3. Install the hard drives into the hard drive bays of your system, including
the power cables.
4. Attach one Ultra ATA cable to each hard drive. Then attach one cable to
each of the RAID connectors. The colored edge of the cable(s)
indicates pin 1, and the green cable connector must be attached to the
RAID connector.
NOTE: You must use an 80-wire, 40-pin cable when
connecting a hard drive to the RAID connector.
2-2 Creating Your Disk Array (Picture below are shown in ATA 133 RAID Function)
You will now use the FastBuild BIOS utility to create your array using the
attached drives. There are three different scenarios in creating this array.
You can create an array for performance, you can create a Security array
using new hard drives (recommended), or you can create a Security array
using an existing hard drive and a new hard drive.
WARNING: If creating a Security array using an existing
hard drive, backup any necessary data. Failure to follow this
accepted PC practice could result in data loss.
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1. Boot your system. If this is the first time you have booted with the drives
attached to RAID connectors, the onboard BIOS will display the following
screen.
MBFastTrak133 Lite (tm) BIOS Version 2.00.0.XX
(c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
No array defined . . .
Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility
Or press <ESC> key to continue booting the system.
2. Press <Ctrl-F> keys to display the FastBuild (tm) Utility Main Menu
3. Press “1” to display the Auto Setup Menu below. This is the fastest and
easiest method to creating your first array.
FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.xx (c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc.
[↑] Up [↓] Down [←, →, Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit [Ctrl-Y] Save
[Auto Setup Options Menu]
[ Auto Setup Configuration ]
[ Keys Available ]
2-2-1 Creating an Array for Performance
NOTE: RAID Function allows users to create striped arrays with 1, 2 drives.
To create an array for best performance, follow these steps:
1. Using the Spacebar, choose “Performance” under the Optimize Arrayfor section.
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2. Select how you will use your PC most under the Typical Application
usage section The choices are A/V Editing, Server, and Desktop (the
default).
3. Press <Ctrl-Y> keys to Save and create the array.
4. Reboot your system.
5. Once the array has been created, you will need to FDISK and format the
array as if it were a new single hard drive.
6. Proceed to Installing Drivers section of the manual (see page 21).
2-2-2 Creating a Security Array With New Drives
NOTE: RAID Function ermits only two drives to be used for a single
Mirrored array in Auto Setup.
To create an array for data protection using new hard drives, follow these
steps:
1. Using the Spacebar, choose “Security” under the Optimize Array for
section.
2. Press <Ctrl-Y> keys to Save your selection.
3. The window below will appear.
Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another? (Yes/No)
Y - Create and Duplicate
N - Create Only
Getting Started
4. Press “N” for the Create Only option.
5. A window will appear almost immediately confirming that your Security
array has been created. Press any key to reboot the system
Array has been created.
<Press Any Key to Reboot>
6. Proceed with normal FDISK and format procedures as if you had just
installed a new hard drive.
7. Once the arrayed drives have been formatted, proceed to the Installing
Driver chapter on page 20 to install your operating system and/or
RAID Function driver.
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2-2-3 Creating a Security Array With An Existing Data Drive
NOTE: RAID Function permits only two drives to be used for a single
Mirrored array in Auto Setup.
You would use this method if you wish to use a drive that already contains
data and/or is the bootable system drive in your system. You will need
another drive of identical or larger storage capacity.
WARNING: Backup any necessary data before proceeding.
Failure to follow this accepted PC practice could result in
data loss.
WARNING: If you wish to include your current bootable
drive using the Windows NT 4., Windows 2000 or Windows
XP operating system as part of a bootable Mirrored (RAID 1)
array, do NOT connect the hard drive to the ATA133 RAID connectors
yet. You MUST install the Windows NT4 or 2000 driver software first
(see page 20) to this drive while it is still attached to your existing hard
drive controller. For all other Operating Systems, proceed here.
Follow these steps:
1. Using the Spacebar, choose “Security” under the Optimize Array for
section.
2. Press <Ctrl-Y> keys to Save your selection. The window below will
appear.
Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another? (Yes/No)
Y - Create and Duplicate
N - Create Only
3. Press “Y” for the Create and Duplicate option. The window below will
appear asking you to select the Source drive to use. FastBuild will copy
all data from the Source drive to the Target drive.
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Getting Started
Source Disk
Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB)
Target Disk
Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB)
[Please Select A Source Disk]
Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB)
1 :Master QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063
2 :Master QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063
[↑] Up [↓] [ESC] Exit [Ctrl-Y] Save
4. Use the arrow keys to choose which drive contains the existing data to
be copied.
5. Press [Ctrl-Y] keys to Save selection and start duplication. The following
progress screen will appear.
Start to duplicate the image . . .
Do you want to continue? (Yes/No)
Y – Continue N – Abort
6. Select “Y” to continue. If you choose “N” , you will be returned to step 1.
7. Once complete, the following screen will appear confirming that your
Security array has been created. Press any key to reboot the system
Array has been created.
<Press Any Key to Reboot>
8. Proceed to the Installing Driver chapter on page 21 to install the
RAID Function driver and/or operating system.
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3.Using FastBuild™ Configuration Utility
(Picture below are shown in ATA 133 RAID Function)
The FastBuild
and manage the drive array on the RAID connectors. For purposes of this user’s guide,
it is assumed you have already created an array in the previous chapter and now wish to
make a change to the array or view other options.
3-1 Viewing RAID Function BIOS Screen
When you boot your system with drives attached to the RAID Function
connectors, the onboard BIOS will detect the drives attached and show the
following screen.
MBFastTrak133 Lite (tm) BIOS Version 2.00.0.XX
(c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Scanning IDE drives . . . . .
If an array exists already, the BIOS will display the following screen showing
the RAID’s BIOS version and status of the array.
MBFastTrak133 Lite (tm) BIOS Version 2.00.0.xx
(c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The array status consists of three possible conditions: Functional, Critical,Offline.
Functional - The array is operational.
Critical - A mirrored array contains a drive that has failed or disconnected.
The remaining drive member in the array is functional. However, the array
has temporarily lost its ability to provide fault tolerance. The user should
identify the failed drive through the FastBuild
TM
Configuration Utility offers several menu choices to create
ID MODE SIZE TRACK-MAPPING STATUS
1 * 2+0 Stripe 16126M 611/128/32 Functional
Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility....
TM
Setup utility, and then replace
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Using FastBuid Configuration Utility
the problem drive.
Offline - A striped array has 1 drive that has failed or been disconnected.
When the array condition is “offline,” the user must replace the failed drive(s),
then restore data from a backup source.
3-2 Navigating the FastBuild™ Setup Menu
When using the menus, these are some of the basic navigation tips: Arrow
keys highlights through choices; [Space] bar key allows to cycle through
options;
[Enter] key selects an option; [ESC] key is used to abort or exit the current
menu.
Using the Main Menu
This is the first option screen when entering the FastBuild TM Setup.
FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.xx (c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc.
Auto Setup ...............................................[ 1 ]
To create a new array automatically, follow the steps under “Creating Arrays
Automatically” on page 13. We recommend this option for most users.
To view drives assigned to arrays, see “Viewing Drive Assignments” on page 15.
To delete an array (but not delete the data contained on the array), select “Deleting An
Array” on page 17.
To rebuild a mirrored array, see “Rebuilding an Array” on page 18.
To view controller settings, see “Viewing Controller Configuration” on page 20.
NOTE: After configuring an array using FastBuild, you should
FDISK and format the arrayed drive(s) if you are using new,
blank drives. Depending on the type of array you are using.
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3-3 Creating Arrays Automatically
The Auto Setup <1> selection from the Main Menu can intuitively help create
your disk array. It will assign all available drives appropriate for the disk array
you are creating. After making all selections, use Ctrl-Y to Save selections.
The RAID FastBuild will automatically build the array.
FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.xx (c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc.
[↑] Up [↓] Down [←, →, Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit [Ctrl-Y] Save
[ Keys Available ]
Optimize Array For
Select whether you want Performance (RAID 0), Security (RAID 1) under the
“Optimize Array for” setting.
Performance (RAID 0 Striping)
Supports the maximum performance. The storage capacity equals the
number of drives times the capacity of the smallest drive in the disk array.
NOTE: RAID Function permits striped arrays using 1, 2 drive attached in
Auto Setup mode.
Security (RAID 1 Mirroring)
Creates a mirrored (or fault tolerant) array for data security.
NOTE: Under the Security setting, RAID Function permits two drives to be
used for a single Mirrored array only.
Defining Typical Application Usage
Allows the user to choose the type of PC usage that will be performed in
order to optimize how RAID Function controller handles data blocks to
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Using FastBuid Configuration Utility
enhance performance. Your choice will determine the block size used. You
may choose from: A/V Editing (for audio/video applications, or any similar
application that requires large file transfers), Server (for numerous small file
transfers), or Desktop (a combination of large and small file sizes).
NOTE: If you wish to customize the settings of individual disk arrays (such as
block size), you must manually create disk arrays with the Define Array <3>
option from the Main Menu.
3-4 Viewing Drive Assignments
The View Drive Assignments <2> option in the Main Menu displays whether drives
are assigned to a disk arrays or are unassigned.
The menu also displays the data transfer mode that relates to speed used by each drive
(U6 refers to 133MB/sec transfers, U5 refers to 100MB/sec transfers, U4 refers to
66MB/sec transfers, etc...)
FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.xx (c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc.
[ View Drive Assignments ]
Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity(MB) Assignment Mode
[↑] Up [↓] Down [ESC] Exit Mode (U=UDMA, P=PIO, D=DMA)
[ Keys Available ]
How to Orders Arrays
During startup, the disk arrays on the RAID Function are recognized in this order: 1)
The array set to bootable in the FastBuild TM Setup, and 2) the Array number (i.e.
Array 0, Array 1…). This would be involved in determining which drive letters will be
assigned to each disk array.
How RAID Function Saves Array Information
All disk array data is saved into the reserved sector on each array member. We
suggests that users record their disk array information for future reference.
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RAID Function
Another feature of the RAID Function disk array system is to recognize drive
members even if drives are moved between different RAID Function connectors. Since
each drive’s array data identifies itself to the array, it is possible to move or swap drives
without modifying the array setup. This is valuable when adding drives, or during a
rebuild..
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3-5 Deleting An Array
The Delete Array <4> Menu option allows for deletion of disk array assignments. This
is not the same as deleting data from the drives themselves. If you delete an array by
accident (and before it has been used again), the array can normally be recovered by
defining the array identically as the deleted array.
WARNING: Deleting an existing disk array could result in its data loss.
Make sure to record all array information including the array type, the
disk members, and stripe block size in case you wish to undo a deletion.
FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.xx (c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc.
[ Delete Array Menu ]
[ Keys Available ]
[↑] Up [↓] Down [ESC] Exit [Del] Delete
1. To delete an array, highlight the Array you wish to delete and press the [Del] key.
2. The View Array Definition menu will appear (see below) showing which drives are
assigned to this array.
FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.xx (c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc.
[ Define Array Menu ]
Array No RAID Mode Total Drv Capacity(MB) Status
Array 1 —— —— —— ——
Stripe Block: 64 KB
[ Drive Assignments ]
Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB) Assignment
1 : Master QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063 Y
2 : Master QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063 Y
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Are you sure you want to delete this array?
Press Ctrl-Y to Delete, others to Abort
3. Confirm yes to the following warning message with the <Ctrl-Y> key to continue
array deletion:
4. After deleting the array, you should create a new array using Auto Setup or the
Define Array menu from the FastBuild Main Menu.
3-6 Rebuilding A Mirrored Array
The Rebuild Array <5> Menu option is necessary to recover from an error in a mirrored
disk array. You will receive an error message when booting your system from the
RAID Function BIOS.
NOTE: Drives MUST be replaced if they contain any physical errors.
Follow these steps BEFORE using the Rebuild Array menu option:
1. On bootup, the RAID Function Startup BIOS will display an error message
identifying which drive has failed.
2. Press <Ctrl-F> keys to enter FastBuild Main Menu.
3. Select submenu Define Array <3>.
4. Select the failed array and identify the Channel and ID of the failed drive.
5. Power off and physically remove the failed drive.
6. Replace the drive with an identical model.
7. Reboot the system and enter the FastBuild Main Menu.
8. Select the <5> Rebuild Array option. The following screen will appear.
FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.xx (c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc.
9. Highlight the array whose Status is “Critical”.
[↑] Up [↓] Down [ESC] Exit [Enter] Select
[ Rebuild Array Menu ]
[ Keys Available ]
10. Press [Enter]. The following screen will then appear (see next page)..
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FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.xx (c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc.
[ Rebuild Array Menu ]
Array No RAID ModeTotal Drv Status
Array 2 Mirror 2 Critical
Stripe Block: Not Available
[ Select Drive for Rebuild ]
Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB)
1 : Slave QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063
[↑] Up [↓] Down [ESC] Exit [Enter] Select
[ Keys Available ]
11.Under [Select Drive for Rebuild], highlight the replacement drive.
12.Press [Enter] and confirm that the data will be copied on to the selected drive. All
data on the replacement drive will be written over with mirrored information from
the array drive. A progress bar will appear as below.
Please Wait While Duplicating The Image
10% Complete
13. Once the rebuild process is complete, the user will be asked to reboot the system..
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3-7 Viewing Controller Settings
The Controller Configuration <6> menu selection allows you to enable or disable the
RAID Function BIOS from halting (the default) if it detects an error on boot up. You
may also view the system resources (Interrupt and I/O port address) of RAID
Fiunction’s data channels.
FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.xx (c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc.
Halt On Error: Enable
Channel 1 (IDE1) Interrupt : A I/O Port : FFF0
Channel 2 (IDE2) Interrupt : A I/O Port : FFA8
Halting RAID Function BIOS On Bootup Errors
[ Adapter Configuration - Options ]
[ System Resources Configuration ]
[←, →, Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit
The [Adapter Configuration – Options] section allows you to enable or disable
RAID Function to Halt operation at the BIOS startup screen should an error be
detected. This is the only option that can be changed on this screen.
Viewing RAID Function System Resources
The [System Resources Configuration] section of this submenu displays the PCI slot
interrupt and port address used by the RAID Function. The resources used are
determined by the Mainboard PCI PnP BIOS for the PCI slot in which the
RAID Function resides.
In the rare case that there is a resource conflict, refer to the Mainboard BIOS
documentation on changes on resources allocated to the RAID Channel.
[ Keys Available ]
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