Gigabyte GO-RAMDISK-BOX-RH User Manual

i-RAM
(GO-RAMDISK-BOX-RH)

User's Manual

Rev. 100

24MD1-IRMBOX-02R

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Thank you for selecting GIGABYTE's latest i-RAM product. This user's manual gives

information about i-RAM features and specifications, and will lead you through the installation of i-

RAM in your system. Read this guide and related precautions before installing i-RAM.

Table of Contents

1. Product Features ........................................................................................................ 3

2. Product Specifications ................................................................................................. 4

3. Product Requirements ................................................................................................ 4

4. Product Introduction .................................................................................................... 5

5. Precautions ................................................................................................................ 6

6. Installation Directions ................................................................................................... 7

Hardware Installation ............................................................................................................... 7

Software Setup ........................................................................................................................ 9

7. Appendix .................................................................................................................... 9

8. iRAM EasyBackup utility introduction .......................................................................... 11

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1. Product Features

z Fastest System Boot-Up speed

Fully SATA1.0a compliant; i-RAM can be used as a boot device.

z Fastest Solid State Disk

Dedicated DDR design, Supports DDR 266/333/400 memory modules.

z Fastest Data Access

Ideally design for applications that require massive storage data access, like Audio/Video

Capture & Edit, 3D Graphics designs, File sharing, Database exchange, Server, Workstation

and Web/Email servers etc.

z Data Protection

After PC shutdown, the stored data can be protected by using PC standby power.

When AC wall power is off or after unplug power cord; the stored data can be

using i-RAM backup battery

(Note 1)

. This is good for user/engineer to do some needful actions (e.g.

move i-RAM alone or with PC in the short distance/period and backup i-RAM data) before AC

wall power resume or re-plug in power cord.

z No additional drivers required.

z Supports Backup and Restore software utilities.

z Noiseless solution compared to traditional hard drives.

z Vibration proof compared to traditional hard drives.

protected by

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(Note 1): Actual battery life may vary based on usage and different memory modules.

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2. Product Specifications

z Convenience to use for both PC and Server .

z SATA Interface

- SATA 1.0a Compliant

- Supports one SATA connector

- Up to 150MB/s data transfer rate

z Memory Interface

- Max amount of memory supported is 4GB

- Four 184-Pin/2.5V DDR DIMM sockets

- Supports DDR 266/333/400

(Note 2)

- Supports DIMM up to 4.2mm thickness (including heat-sink)

z Backup Battery

- One 1,700mAh lithium battery

3. Product Requirements

z One available SATA (1.5Gb/s) compliant connector

z Systems based on Intel ICH6 / ICH7 / ICH8 / C19 series, VIA 8237A / VIA8237R /

VIA 8237R+ series, SiS 964, nVIDIA MCP51 / MCP55 / MCP61 / CK804 South Bridge.

(Note 2): Please refer to the recommended memory support list on Page 9.

If the i RAM box temperature is too high(over 50oC), then it could cause the battery to over
heat prompting to battery bulging. This can also affect the battery to be unable to charge and
discharge power normally.
The data in the i-RAM will be lost when the battery has no more power.

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4. Product Introduction

Front Panel

Battery

Capacity

Indicator

Button

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Battery Capacity Indicator Button

LED Light Capacity

4 section 100%

3 section 75%

2 section 50%

1 section 25%

Even in power off mode, battery indicator button can still be used for the purpose of checking

the power level. The battery can be charge only when the i-RAM is at the power off mode.

Once it is fully charged, the red LED will shut off.

Battery Status Indicator Button

LED Light Status Message

Full

Charge

R / W

Green Full

Red Charge

Yellow Data Read/Write

Rear Panel

SATA

connector

Power

connector

5V SB

connector

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5. Precautions

General Precautions:

 The memory size available will be less than the total size of the installed memory.

 When the system is set to RAID mode, the RAID controller might occupy some disk space as

buffer. For example, when the ICH7R RAID controller is set to RAID 0 or RAID 1, the total hard

drive capacity will be 512MB~1GB less than the actual capacity.

 For users who wish to install operating system in i-RAM, please prepare the minimum free hard

disk space for the operating system.

 To protect data integrity and extend battery lifespan, it is not recommended that you unplug the

AC power cord of the power supply.

Important Battery Information:

 Please do not remove the battery. If the battery appears to be damaged or does not function

properly, please contact the place of purchase for further checking.

 i-RAM memory sockets are powered on after the battery is charged, please handle with care to

prevent short circuit and damage.

 Do not dispose of the battery in fire. To avoid injuries or causing fire hazard, please do not

disassemble or touch battery terminals with metal objects or your fingers.

 If the i RAM box temperature is too high, then it could cause the battery to over heat prompting

to battery bulging. This can also affect the battery to be unable to charge and discharge power

normally.

Data Loss Preventions:

To prevent data from being lost or damaged, read the following guidelines:

 Do not remove the installed memory module(s) from i-RAM.

 The data in the i-RAM will be lost when the battery has no more power.
 Each time before setting up the i-RAM, make sure to remove system power and the i-RAM

battery to prevent damage.

 Please back up the data in i-RAM regularly using either GIGABYTE's backup tool (please

download it from GIGABYTE's website at http://www.gigabyte.com.tw) or third-party backup

utilities. Please note that data in i-RAM is not covered under the warranty.

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6. Installation Directions

Each time before setting up the i-RAM, make sure to remove system power and
the i-RAM battery to prevent damage.

Please read the following installation directions before using i-RAM:

Hardware Installation

8-1 : Open the cover

Please remove the four screws on the cover

(Figure a ), then pull up the cover (Figure b).

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8- 2: Install Memory Module(s)

Place i-RAM card on an anti-static pad.

The DIMM socket has a notch, so the memory

module can only fit in one direction. Push the

clips at both end of the DIMM socket outwards

to the open position(Figure c). Insert the memory

module into the DIMM socket. Then push it

down until the retaining clips snap into place

(Figure d). We recommend slotting memory

modules from the top socket.

battery after inserting the memory module(s).

8- 3: Install Battery

Please make sure that the battery is properly

installed to the battery socket. The 3 gold pins of

the battery should be at the same direction with

the battery socket pins direction.

8- 4: Install FAN connector

Please double check the 3-pin connector to the

CPU Fan connector on the motherboard.

Replace the i-RAM

Figure c

Figure d

Anode

Figure a

Figure b

8- 5: Close the cover

First place the cover over the i-RAM card and

make sure the card and screw hole are align

then fit in the base cover. Put in the screw once

the base cover and its screw hole are well

aligned.

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8- 6: Install i-RAM BOX into the system

Put i-RAM box into the 5.25 inch cd-rom drive.

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8- 7: Connect the power connector of the rear

panel

8-7-1 Connect the cable of the 5V SB

Connect the cable of the 5V SB to the 5V

SB connector of the rear panel . Connect

another 24 pin power connector to the

motherboard (Figure f).

8-7-2 Connect the 4 pin power

connector to the rear panel.

8- 8: Connect the SATA cable to the rear

panel

Connect one end of the SATA connector of the

rear panel (Figure g) then connect the other end

to the motherboard SATA port.

Figure e

5V SB connector

Figure f

8- 9 : Complete

Figure g Figure h

SATA connector

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