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Preface Preface Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author . V ersion 3.0 Disclaimer The information in this documen[...]
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ii Preface Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation Canadian Department of Communications Th[...]
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iii T T T T T ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction......................................................................................1 Feature............................................................................................[...]
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iv Integrated Peripherals.......................................................36 Power Management Setup.................................................37 PNP/PCI Setup..................................................................39 PC Health Status................................................................39 Fr equency/V oltage Contr ol[...]
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1 Introducing the Motherboard Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the GeForce6100PM-M2 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket for AMD Phenom TM II/Phenom TM processor (socket AM2+)/AMD Athlon TM 64 X2 Dual- Core/Athlon TM 64/ Sempron TM processors[...]
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2 Introducing the Motherboard Feature Processor HyperT ransport TM T echnology is a point-to-point link between two devices, it enables integrated circuits to exchange information at much higher speeds than currently available interconnect technologies. • Accommodates AMD Phenom TM II/ Phenom TM processor (socket AM2+) AMD Athlon TM 64 X2 Dual-Co[...]
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3 Introducing the Motherboard Onboard LAN This motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133/ 100/66/33 Mb/s. : • One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphics Interface • One PCI Express x1 slot • T wo 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slots • One IDE connector supporting up to two IDE devices • One floppy disk drive interface [...]
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4 Introducing the Motherboard Motherboard Components[...]
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5 Introducing the Motherboard T able of Motherboard Components This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard. * stands for optional components LAB E L C O MPO NE NT S S o ck et f or AMD P h en om TM II/Phenom TM proce s s or (s ocke t A M2+ )/ AMD At h lo n TM 64 X2 Du al-Core/At hlo n TM 64/ S empron TM p r o c[...]
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6 Introducing the Motherboard Memo[...]
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7 Installing the Motherboard Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions • Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard • Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam- age from static electricity • Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before wor[...]
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8 Installing the Motherboard Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard. Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pin[...]
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9 Installing the Motherboard Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings T o avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Optimized Defaults” and then “Save & Exit Setup”. 1. 2. Ma[...]
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10 Installing the Motherboard Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resis- tors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to [...]
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11 Installing the Motherboard CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components. T o achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you use a high quality fan with 4800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink sup- plied. The form [...]
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12 Installing the Motherboard Installation Procedure Refer to the following to install the memory modules. 1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR2 SDRAM only . 2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down. 3 Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they ca[...]
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13 Installing the Motherboard T able A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified V endor List) The following DDR2 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Ty p e Si ze Ven d o r Mo du l e N a m e 512 M B Sa m s ung P C2- 420 0U- 4444- 10- B 1 DD R 2 533 1 GB A - DATA A -D A TA/V i t es ta /1G B /DS A pac er 78.91G 92.[...]
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14 Installing the Motherboard T y pe Si ze Ven dor Mo du le N am e Ki ngs ton KV R800 D 2 N 5/5 12 1.8V 990 5315- 01 9.A 02LF Mi c r o n MT8H T F6464A Y- 8 0E D4 512 M B Q i m onda HYS 72T64000H U- 2 .5 - B A-D ATA M2G V D6G3 I41P0U1E5E A E T 760UD 00- 30DB97X A eneon A E T760 UD00-25 DC08 X AU01G E 800C5KB G C 78.0 1G A O .9K 5 Ap a c e r 78.01G A[...]
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15 Installing the Motherboard Expansion Slots Installing Add-on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilit[...]
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16 Installing the Motherboard Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: 1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. 2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. 3 Secure the metal bracket of the c[...]
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17 Installing the Motherboard Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header (optional) This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line- out ports for easier access. Pi n Signal Name Function 1 PORT 1L 2 AUD_[...]
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18 Installing the Motherboard IR1: Infrared header (optional) The motherboard supports an Infrared (IR1) data port. Infrared ports allow the wireless exchange of information between your computer and similarly equipped devices such as printers, laptops, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), and other computers. 1 Not Assigned Not assigned 2 Key N o p[...]
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19 Installing the Motherboard CD_IN: Analog Audio Input connector Pi n Signal Name Function 1 CD_L CD I n left channel 2 GN D Ground 3 GN D Ground 4 CD_R CD In right channel[...]
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20 Installing the Motherboard IDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MASTER or SLA VE. Refer to the IDE device user ’ s manual. Installing two IDE devices on one cable, ensure that one device is set to MASTER and the other device is set to SLA VE. The documentation of your IDE device explains how to do this. Install[...]
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21 Installing the Motherboard Refer to the illustration below for proper installation: This motherboard does not support the “Hot-Plug” function. 1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. 2 Attach the other cable end to the SA T A hard drive. 3 Attach the SA T A power cable to the SA T A hard drive and connect the other end[...]
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22 Installing the Motherboard Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Parallel Port (LPT) (optional) Serial Port Use the COM port to connect serial devices such as mice or[...]
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23 Installing the Motherboard Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: 1 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_F AN . 2 Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_F AN . 3 Connect the standard power supply connector to PWR1 .[...]
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24 Installing the Motherboard PWR2: A TX 12V Power Connector Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V . PWR1: A TX 24-pin Power Connector Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 14 -12V 3 Ground 15 Ground 4 +5V 16 PS_ON 5 Ground 17 Ground 6 +5V 18 Ground 7 Ground 19 Gr[...]
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25 Installing the Motherboard Front Panel Header The front panel header (P ANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on A TX or Micro A TX cases. Refer to the table below for informa- tion: Reset Switch Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary- contact switch that is normally open. W[...]
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26 Installing the Motherboard Memo[...]
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27 Using BIOS Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc.” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play . The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’ [...]
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28 Using BIOS Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility . CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. f f f f v02.67 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Mega trends, Inc. f : Move F10: Save ESC: Exit +/-/: V alue Enter : Select F9: Optimized Defaults F1:General Help f f f Standard CMOS Setup Advanced Setup Adva[...]
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29 Using BIOS Using BIOS When you start the Setup Utility , the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pres[...]
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30 Using BIOS For the purpose of better pr oduct maintenances, we reserve the right to change the BIOS items pr esented in the manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for r eference only . Please visit our website for updated manual. S tandard CMOS Setup This option displays basic information about your system. Date Wed 04/22/2009 [...]
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31 Using BIOS Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page. Type (Auto) Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify . If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer . LBA/Large Mode (Auto) Use this item to set the LAB/Large mode to enhan[...]
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32 Using BIOS IDE BusMaster (Enabled) This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. W e recommend you to leave this item at the default value. Drive A (1 ..44 MB 3 1 / 2 ”) This item defines the characteristics of any diskette drive attached to the system. Y ou can connect one or two diskette drives. Press <Esc> to return to the mai[...]
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33 Using BIOS AMD C&Q (Enabled) Advanced Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer . CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Setup HT Frequency Auto AMD C&Q Enabled Quick Power on Self T es[...]
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34 Using BIOS f Hard Disk Drives (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Hard Disk Drives 1st Drive ST340824A Help Item Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. F10: Save ESC: Exit +/-/: V alue Enter : Select F9: Optimized Defaults F1:General Help : Move mnlk CMOS Setup Utility - Copyri[...]
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35 Using BIOS Advanced Chipset Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer . VGA Share Memory (Auto) This item lets you allocate a portion of the main memory for the onboard VGA display application. Press <Esc> to return to the main m[...]
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36 Using BIOS Integrated Peripherals This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Integrated Peripherals Onboard IDE Controller Enabled Help Item F10: Save ESC: Exit +/-/: V alue Enter : Select F9: Optimized Defaults F1:General Help : Move m[...]
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37 Using BIOS Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Help Item CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type S3 (STR) PWRON After PWR-Fail Power Off Soft-off by PWR-BTTN Instant O[...]
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38 Using BIOS Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. ACPI Suspend T ype (S3(STR)) Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S3, the suspend mode is a suspend to RAM, i.e, the system shuts down with the exception of a refresh current to the system memory . Soft-Off By PWR-BTTN (Instant Off) Under ACPI (Adv[...]
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39 Using BIOS Init Display First (PCI) Use this item to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot devices. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. PCI / PnP Setup This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing the system plug and play capability . Help Item Init Displa[...]
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40 Using BIOS CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Smart Fan Function Help Item Smart Fan Function f Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: F10: Save ESC: Exit +/-/: V alue Enter : Select F9: Optimized Defaults F1:General Help : Move mnlk Disabled Enabled Options SMART Fan Contro[...]
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41 Using BIOS Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Frequency/V oltage Control This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have in- stalled in your system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends[...]
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42 Using BIOS Supervisor Password (Not Installed) This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays. Change Supervisor Password (Press Enter) Y ou can select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. Y ou can use the sub menu to ch[...]
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43 Using BIOS Save & Exit Setup Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility . When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, select [OK] to save and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to the main menu. Exit Without Saving Highlight this item and press <Enter&g[...]
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44 Using BIOS This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the motherboard. Updating the BIOS Y ou can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer ’ s W eb site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improve- ments in performance, or fixes for known bug[...]
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45 Using the Motherboard Software Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software If the opening screen does not appear; double-click the file “setup.exe” in the r oot directory . About the Software CD-ROM The support software CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bu[...]
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46 Using the Motherboard Software Setup T ab Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select from the menu which software you want to install. Browse CD Exit The EXIT button closes the Auto Setup window . Application T ab Lists the software utilities that are available on the CD. Read Me T ab Displays the path for all [...]
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47 Using the Motherboard Software 2. Click Next. The following screen appears: 3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recom 4. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. mended. 1. Drivers and software are automa[...]
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48 Using the Motherboard Software Method 1. Run Reboot Setup Windows V ista will block startup programs by default when installing drivers after the system restart. Y ou must select taskbar icon Run Blocked Program and run Reboot Setup to install the next driver, until you finish all drivers installation. Method 2. Disable UAC (User Account Control[...]
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49 Using the Motherboard Software 2. Select Classic View . 3. Set User Account . 4. Select Turn User Account Control on or off and press Continue .[...]
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50 Using the Motherboard Software Manual Installation Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the P A TH.DOC file in the root directory . This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard. Look for the chipset and motherboard model; then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers. Most d[...]
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51 NVIDIA RAID Configuration Chapter 5 Setting Up NVIDIA RAID Configuration Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array Setting Up the BIOS Use the arrow keys to select Integrated Peripherals (see Figure 1.1), then press Enter . The Integrated Peripherals window appears. Figure 1.2 Integrated Peripherals Window Figure 1.1 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Wind[...]
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52 NVIDIA RAID Configuration From the Integrated Peripherals Window , globally set SA T A Mode select to RAID Mode (see Figure 1.2). Press F10 to save the configuration and exit (F10 is the navigation key to Installing the NVIDIA RAID Software Under Windows This section describes how to run the setup application and install the RAID soft- ware. Sta[...]
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53 NVIDIA RAID Configuration Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array This section explains how to configure a bootable NVIDIA RAID array . Setting Up the BIOS Use the arrow keys to select Integrated Peripherals (see Figure 1.4), then press Enter . The Integrated Peripherals screen (or a screen similar to it) appears. Figure 1.5 Integrated Peripherals Scre[...]
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54 NVIDIA RAID Configuration 7 Enter the RAID BIOS Setup by pressing F10 when prompted, and proceed to set up the NVIDIA RAID BIOS as described in the next section. The PC reboots. Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. Configuring the NVIDIA RAID BIOS The NVIDIA RAID BIOS set up lets you choose the RAID type and which hard drives you want t[...]
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55 NVIDIA RAID Configuration The NVIDIA RAID Utility—Define a New Array screen appears (Figure 1.7). Figure 1.7 MediaShield BIOS By default, RAID Mode is set to Mirroring and Striping Block is set to Optimal. Using the Define a New Array Screen If necessary , press the tab key to move from field to field until the appropriate field is highlighted[...]
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56 NVIDIA RAID Configuration Figure 1.8 illustrates the Define a New Array screen after one disk have been assigned as RAID 0 array disk. Figure 1.8 MediaShield BIOS—Array Disks Assigned Completing the RAID BIOS Setup Figure 1.9 Clear Disk Data Prompt After assigning your RAID array disk, press F7. The Clear disk array prompt appears. 1[...]
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57 NVIDIA RAID Configuration Figure 1.10 Array List Window Press Y to clear the disk data. The Array List screen appears, where you can review the RAID arrays that you have set up. The Array Detail screen shows various information about the array that you selected, such as Striping Block used, RAID Mode, Striping Width, Disk Model Name, and disk ca[...]
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58 NVIDIA RAID Configuration 1 Copy all files in "…IDEWinXPsataraid" to a floppy disk. (For Windows 2000, substitute "Win2K" in the path.) After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the Windows CD. Figure 1.11 Windows Setup—Specify Devices Installing the RAID Drivers Y our system may come with a W indows install CD[...]
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59 NVIDIA RAID Configuration b Select “NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required)” and then press Enter . c Press S again at the Specify Devices screen, then press Enter . d Select “NVIDIA NForce Storage Controller (required)” and then press Enter . The following Windows Setup screen appears listing both drivers:. Figure 1.13 Windows Setup—NVIDI[...]
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60 NVIDIA RAID Configuration Memo[...]