3200 Master Series MS-9656 (V1.
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Safety Instructions 1. Always read the safety instructions carefully. 2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. 3. Keep this equipment away from humidity. 4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. 5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. 6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet. 7.
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement T h is eq uip men t h as been tested and found to c omply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the 3200 Master Series (MS9656 V1.X), an excellent server board from MSI.
MS-9656 Server Board Mainboard Specifications Proce ssor - Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 3000 series, Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor 3200 series, Wolfdale and Yorkfield processors in LGA775 package FSB - 1333/ 1066/ 800 MHz Chipset - Northbridge: Intel 3210 / 3200 chipset (NOTE: 3210 supports either two PCI Express x8 slots or one PCI Express x16 slot. 3200 supports one PCI Express x8 slot. Neither 3210 nor 3200 supports PCI Express graphics.
Getting Started Graphics - XGI Z7 graphics controller - Onboard 16MB Video SDRAM IPMI (Optional) - Hitachi H8S/2168 IPMI microcontroller Connectors Back Panel - 1 PS/2 m ouse port - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 2 USB 2.0 ports - 1 serial port - 1 VGA port - 2 Gigabit LAN jacks Onboard Connectors - 3 proprietary front panel connectors (optional) - 3 USB 2.
MS-9656 Server Board Mainboard Layout COM2 SYS_ FAN1 JUSB4 JAPP2 FDD1 FRONT_FA N1 J_IDE1 FPC1 SATA2 SATA1 PC I1 JTPM1 JSPI1 SATA3 SATA4 ITE IT8213F PC I2 J_BOOT3 J_IPMB1 JINT1 SATA6 SATA5 Intel ICH9R J_SMBUS1 J_ICMB1 BMC Chi p J1 PC I4 J_B OOT2 JUSB3 XGI Z7 PC I3 JAPP3 PCIE1 J_BOOT1 JUSB2 PCIE2 L AN Chi p J_V GA_E N1 BATT + CPU_FAN1 J_CMOS1 SYS_FAN2 JLAN1 JLAN 2 Intel 321 0 / 3 200 VGA 2 JAPP1 COM1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 JUSB1 DIMM_B2 REAR_FAN1 JPWR2 T: Mouse
Hardware Setup Chapter 2 Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer c om ponen ts . S tatic elec tric ity m ay damage the components.
MS-9656 Server Board Quick Components Guide JSPI1, p.2-12 JTPM1, p.2-17 JAPP2, p.2-14 J_IDE1, p.2-11 FRONT_FAN1, p.2-13 JUSB4, p.2-15 SYS_FAN1, p.2-13 FDD1, p.2-11 COM2, p.2-15 PCI Slots, p.2-19 FPC1, p.2-13 SATA1~6, p.2-12 JUSB2/3, p.2-15 JAPP3, p.2-14 J_VGA_EN1, p.2-18 J_BOOT3, p.2-18 JINT1, p.2-13 J_IPMB1, p.2-16 J_ICMB1, p.2-16 J_BOOT2, p.2-16 J_SMBUS1, J_BOOT1, p.2-17 J1, p.2-16 p.2-16 PCI Express Slots, p.2-19 CPU_FAN1, p.2-13 SYS_FAN2, p.2-13 J_CMOS1, p.2-18 CPU, p.
Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) This mainboard supports dual-core Intel® Xeon® processor 3000 series, quad-core Intel® Xeon® processor 3200 series, W olfdale and Yorkfield processors in LGA775 package. W hen you install the CPU, make sure that you install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on the computer. Important Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system.
MS-9656 Server Board CPU & Cooler Installation W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion. Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. W rong installation will cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard. 1. The CPU socket has a plastic cap on it to protec t the contac t from damage.
Hardware Setup 5. Lift the load lever up and open the load plate. 6. After confirming the CPU direction for correct mating, put down the CPU in the socket housing frame. Be sure to grasp on the edge of the CPU base. Note that the alignment keys are matched. alignment key 7. Visually ins pect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall. 8. Cover the load plate onto the package.
MS-9656 Server Board 9. Press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with the hook under retention tab. 10. Align the holes on the mainboard with the heatsink. Push down the c ooler u nti l i ts f ou r c lip s g et wedged int o t he holes of t he mainboard. 11. Press the four hooks down to fasten the cooler. Then rotate the locking switch (refer to the correct direction marked on it) to lock the hooks. 12.
Hardware Setup Memory These DIMM slots are intended for system memory modules. DDR2 240-pin, 1.8V 64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin Dual-Channel Mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously. Dual-Channel mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of both DIMM channels are equal. If different speed DIMMs are used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used.
MS-9656 Server Board Installing Memory Modules 1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation. 2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot. Important You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted in the DIMM slot. 3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.
Hardware Setup Power Supply 24-Pin System Power Connector: JPWR2 This connector allows you to connect a 24-pin power supply. To connect the 24-pin power supply, make sure the power supply connector is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector. pin 12 You may use the 20-pin power supply as well. If you’d like to use the 20-pin power supply, please align your power supply connector with pin 1 & pin 13.
MS-9656 Server Board Back Panel I/O Mouse Keyboard USB Ports Serial Port VGA Port LAN Jacks M ouse/Keyboard The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. USB Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. Serial Port The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16 bytes FIFOs.
Hardware Setup Connector Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive. FDD1 IDE Connector: J_IDE1 This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices. J_IDE1 Important If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives separately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers. Refer to IDE dev ic e’s doc umentation s upplied by the vendors for jumper s etting instructions.
MS-9656 Server Board SPI Flash ROM Connector: JSPI1 This connector is used to flash SPI flash ROM. Pin Definition JSPI1 2 1 10 9 Pin Description Pin Description 1 VCC3_SB 2 VCC3_SB 3 SPI_MISO_F 4 SPI_MOSI_F 5 SPI_CS0_F# 6 SPI_CLK_F 7 GND 8 GND 9 SPI_HOLD# 10 NC Serial ATA Connector: SATA1 ~ SATA6 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA device.
Hardware Setup DVD/CD-ROM Connector: FPC1 (Optional) This connector is designed to connect slim DVD/CD-ROM drive. FPC1 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JINT1 This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.
MS-9656 Server Board Front Panel Connector: JAPP1, JAPP2, JAPP3 (Optional) These are proprietary front panel connectors that provide I2C bus connection, serial signal connection, and electrical connection to the front panel switches/LEDs.
Hardware Setup Serial Port Connector: COM2 This connector is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device to it.
MS-9656 Server Board BMC Connector: J_BOOT1, J_BOOT2, J_IPMB1, J_ICMB1, J1 These connec tors are used to control the H8 BMC (Baseboard Management Controller).
Hardware Setup I2C Bus Connector: J_SMBUS1 The mainboard provides one I2C (also known as I2C) Bus connector for users to connect System Management Bus (SMBus) interface. Pin Definition J_SMBUS1 1 PIN SIGNAL 1 SMB_ICH_ALERT# 2 3 SMB_ICH_CLK SMB_ICH_DATA TPM Connector: JTPM1 (Optional) This connector connects to an optional TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details.
MS-9656 Server Board Jumper VGA Jumper: J_VGA_EN1 This jumper is used to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. 3 3 1 1 1 J_VGA_EN1 Enable Disable BIOS Recovery Jumper: J_BOOT3 Users can short connect pin#2-3 to recover the system BIOS with a Recovery Floppy. W hen the system is done with the job, the buzzer will beep to remind the user to set the jumper to its normal state (pin#1-2 short connected).
Hardware Setup Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. The standard PCI Express x16 slot supports up to 4.0 GB/s transfer rate. But the onboard PCI Express x16 slot only supports x8 signal with up to 2.0 GB/s transfer rate. The PCI Express x4 slot supports up to 1.0 GB/s transfer rate.
MS-9656 Server Board PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor.
BIOS Setup Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: ² An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP. ² You want to change the default settings for customized features.
MS-9656 Server Board Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. W hen the message below appears on the screen, press key to enter Setup. Press Del to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys. Important 1.
BIOS Setup Control Keys < ↑> Move to the previous item < ↓> Move to the next item < ←> Move to the item in the left hand < →> Move to the item in the right hand Select the item Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu <+/PU> Increase the numeric value or make changes <-/PD> Decrease the numeric value or make changes Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Save all the CMOS changes and exit Getting Help After entering the S
MS-9656 Server Board The Menu Bar Main Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced Use this menu to set up the items of special enhanced features. Boot Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices. Security Use this menu to set supervisor and user passwords. Chipset This menu controls the advanced features of the onboard Northbridge and Southbridge.
BIOS Setup Main AM I BIOS, Processor, System M emory These items show the firmware and hardware specifications of your system. Read only. System Time This setting allows you to set the system time. The time format is . System Date This setting allows you to set the system date. The date format is , .
MS-9656 Server Board Advanced For mainboards with IPMI chip For mainboards without IPM I chip 3-6
BIOS Setup CPU Configuration Execute Disable Bit Capability Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious "buffer overflow" attacks when combined with a supporting operating system. This functionality allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot. W hen a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or worm propagation.
MS-9656 Server Board IDE Configuration SATA#1 Configuration, SATA#2 Configuration These settings specify the operation modes of the SATA ports. Configure SATA#1 as s This setting specifies the function of the on-chip SATA controller.
BIOS Setup [Type] Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select [Manual], [None] or [Auto] type. Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category. If your hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can use [Manual] to define your own drive type manually.
MS-9656 Server Board Onboard LANs Configuration GbE LAN1 (82573) Controller, GbE LAN2 (82566) Controller These settings disable/enable the specified LAN controllers. GbE LAN1 (82573) Boot ROM, GbE LAN2 (82566) Boot ROM The items enable or disable the initialization of the onboard LAN Boot ROMs during bootup. Selecting [Disabled] will speed up the boot process.
BIOS Setup Super IO Configuration Onboard Floppy Controller This setting disables/enables the onboard floppy disk drive controller. Serial Port 1 Address, Serial Port 2 Address Select an address and a corresponding interrupt for the serial port 1/2.
MS-9656 Server Board Hardware Health Configuration (for mainboards without IPM I chip) These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds. CPU FAN Mode Setting This setting controls the Smart Fan feature. Smart Fan is an excellent feature which will adjust the CPU/system fan speed automatically depending on the current CPU/system temperature.
BIOS Setup APM Configuration Resume On Ring An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an incoming call on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state. Resume On PME# of PCI Slots W hen setting to [Enabled], this setting allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any PME (Power Management Event) on PCI slots.
MS-9656 Server Board Event Log Configuration View Event Log Press [Enter] to view the contents of the DMI event log. Mark All Events as Read d Press [Enter] and a screen pops up, asking users to confirm whether or not to clear all DMI event logs immediately. Press [Y] and [Enter], the BIOS will clear all DMI event logs right away. Clear Event Log W hen this setting is set to [Yes], the DMI event log will be cleared at next POST stage. Then, the BIOS will automatically set this option to [No].
BIOS Setup IPMI 2.0 Configuration (for mainboards with IPM I chip) Status of BM C, BM C Firmware Version These settings show the status of the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) chip and its firmware version. Read only. View BM C System Event Log Use this function to view system event logs recorded by BMC. Clear BM C System Event Log Use this function to clear system event logs recorded by BMC.
MS-9656 Server Board BMC Watch Dog Timer Action The system watch-dog timer is a hardware timer that generates either an NMI or a reset when the software that it monitors does not respond as expected each time the watch dog polls it. Notify BMC FAN Type This setting specifies the BMC fan type. Remote Access Configuration Remote Access The setting enables/disables the remote access function. W hen set to [Enabled], us ers may c onfigure the f ollowing s ettings f or remote ac cess type and parameters.
BIOS Setup Terminal Type To operate the system’s console redirection, you need a terminal supporting ANSI terminal protocol and a RS-232 null modem cable connected between the host system and terminal(s). This setting specifies the type of terminal device for console redirection. VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support This setting enables/disables the VT-UTF8 combination key support for ANSI/ VT100 terminals. Sredir Memory Display Delay Use this setting to set the delay in seconds to display memory information.
MS-9656 Server Board TPM Enable/Disable Status This setting displays the TPM enable/disable status. Read only. TPM Owner Status This setting shows the TPM ownership. Read only. USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. USB 2.0 Controller Mode This setting specifies the operation mode of the onboard USB 2.0 controller.
BIOS Setup USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay This setting controls the number of seconds the POST waits for the USB mass storage device after the start unit command is sent. Emulation Type This setting enables you to set the type of device you want the USB mass storage device to emulate.
MS-9656 Server Board Boot Boot Settings Configuration 3-20
BIOS Setup Quick Boot Enabling this setting will cause the BIOS power-on self test routine to skip some of its tests during bootup for faster system boot. Quiet Boot This BIOS feature determines if the BIOS should hide the normal POST messages with the motherboard or system manufacturer's full-screen logo. W hen it is enabled, the BIOS will display the full-screen logo during the boot-up sequence, hiding normal POST messages.
MS-9656 Server Board W hen disabled, the ROM BIOS of these host adaptors will not be able to "capture" Interrupt 19. Therefore, you will not be able to boot operating systems from any bootable disks attached to these host adaptors. Nor will you be able to gain access to their ROM setup utilities. Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. First press to enter the sub-menu.
BIOS Setup Security Supervisor Password / Change Supervisor Password Supervisor Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. These settings allow you to set or change the supervisor password. User Password / Change User Password / Clear User Password User Password controls access to the system at boot. These settings allow you to set, change, or clear the user password.
MS-9656 Server Board Chipset North Bridge Configuration 3-24
BIOS Setup ECC Function This setting enables/disables ECC (Error Correction Code) checking, a method of checking the integrity of data in DRAM. ECC provides more elaborate error detection than parity; ECC can detect multiple-bit errors and can locate and correct single-bit errors.
MS-9656 Server Board Exit Save Changes and Exit Save changes to CMOS and exit the Setup Utility. Discard Changes and Exit Abandon all changes and exit the Setup Utility. Discard Changes Abandon all changes and continue with the Setup Utility. Load Optimal Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard.
Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Appendix A Intel ICH9R SATA RAID This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality on platforms The ICH9R RAID s olution s upports RAID level 0 (striping), RAID level 1 (mirroring), RAID level 5 (striping with parity) and RAID level 10 (striping and mirroring).
MS-9656 Server Board ICH9R Introduction The ICH9R provides a hybrid solution that combines 6 independent SATAII ports for support of up to 6 Serial ATAII (Serial ATAII RAID) drives. Serial ATAII (SATAII) is the latest generation of the ATA interface. SATA hard drives deliver blistering transfer speeds up to 300MB/sec. Serial ATA uses long, thin cables, making it easier to connect your drive and improving the airflow inside your PC. The most outstanding features are: 1.
Intel ICH9R SATA RAID BIOS Configuration The Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM should be integrated with the system BIOS on all motherboards with a supported Intel chipset. The Intel Matrix Stroage Manager Option ROM is the Intel RAID implementation and provides BIOS and DOS disk services. Please use + keys to enter the “Intel(R) RAID for Serial ATA” status screen, which should appear early in system boot-up, during the POST (Power-On Self Test).
MS-9656 Server Board After pressing the and keys simultaneously, the following window will appear: (1) Create RAID Volume 1. 2. A-4 Select option 1 “Create RAID Volume” and press key. The following screen appears. Then in the Name field, specify a RAID Volume name and then press the or key to go to the next field. Use the arrow keys to select the RAID level best suited to your usage model in RAID Level.
Intel ICH9R SATA RAID 3. In the Disk field, press key and the following screen appears. Use key to select the disks you want to create for the RAID volume, then click key to finish selection. 4. Then select the strip value for the RAID array by using the “upper arrow” or “down arrow” keys to scroll through the available values, and pressing the key to select and advance to the next field. The available values range from 4KB to 128 KB in power of 2 increments.
MS-9656 Server Board Important Since you want to create two volumes (Intel Matrix RAID Technology), this default size (maximum) needs to be reduced. Type in a new size for the first volume. As an example: if you want the first volume to span the first half of the two disks, re-type the size to be half of what is shown by default. The second volume, when created, will automatically span the remainder of two hard drives. 6.
Intel ICH9R SATA RAID (2) Delete RAID Volume Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID drives will be lost. Important If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the Intel RAID Option ROM, your system will become unbootable. Select option 2 Delete RAID Volume from the main menu window and press key to select a RAID volume for deletion. Then press key to delete the selected RAID volume. The following screen appears.
MS-9656 Server Board (3) Reset Disks to Non-RAID Select option 3 Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press to delete the RAID volume and remove any RAID structures from the drives. The following screen appears: Press key to accept the selection. Important 1. You will lose all data on the RAID drives and any internal RAID structures when you perform this operation. 2.
Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Installing Driver Install Driver in Windows Vista / XP / 2003 † New Windows Vista / XP / 2003 Installation The following details the installation of the drivers while installing W indows XP / 2003. 1. W hen you start installing Windows XP and older operating systems, you may encounter a message stating, “Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system”.
MS-9656 Server Board † Confirming Windows Vista/XP/2003 Driver Installation 1. From W indows Vista/XP/2003, open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by the System icon. 2. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device M anager tab. 3. Click the "+" in front of the SCSI and RAID Controllers hardware type. The driver Intel(R) ICH9R SATA RAID Controller should appear.
Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Installing Software Install Intel Matrix Storage Console The Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition driver may be used to operate the hard drive from which the system is booting or a hard drive that contains important data. For this reason, you cannot remove or un-install this driver from the system after installation; however, you will have the ability to un-install all other non-driver components.
MS-9656 Server Board The InstallShield Wizard will begin automatically for installation showed as following: Click on the Next button to proceed the installation in the welcoming window.
Intel ICH9R SATA RAID The window shows the components to be installed. Click Next button to continue. After reading the license agreement in the following window, click Yes button to continue.
MS-9656 Server Board The following window appears to show the Readme File Information. It shows the system requirements and installation information. Once the installation is complete, the following window appears.
Intel ICH9R SATA RAID RAID Migration Instructions The Intel Matrix Storage Console offers the flexibility to upgrade from a single Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive to RAID configuration when an additional SATA hard drive is added to the system. This process will create a new RAID volume from an existing disk. However, several important steps must be followed at the time the system is first configured in order to take advantage of RAID when upgrading to a second SATA hard drive: 1.
MS-9656 Server Board Create RAID Volume from Existing Disk To create a RAID volume from an existing disk, choose Action --> Create RAID Volume from Existing Hard Drive. Note: The “Action” button only appears in advance mode. To enable the advance mode, go to View --> Basic mode and click it. The Create RAID Volume from Existing Hard Drive Wizard pops up to lead you for the following procedure. Click Next to continue.
Intel ICH9R SATA RAID (1) Step 1: Configure Volume Here you can configure the new RAID volume by entering the volume name, selecting the RAID level and strip size. † RAID Volume Name: A desired RAID volume name needs to be typed in where the ‘RAID_Volume1’ text currently appears above. The RAID volume name has a maximum limit of 16 characters. The RAID volume name must also be in English alphanumeric ASCII characters.
MS-9656 Server Board expensive (requiring read-in prior to write, in order to be able to calculate the correct parity information), or similar to RAID-1 writes. The write efficiency depends heavily on the amount of memory in the machine, and the usage pattern of the array. Heavily scattered writes are bound to be more expensive. RAID 10 (Mirrored Stripes) – A RAID 1 array of two RAID 0 arrays. † Strip Sizes: Select the desired strip size setting. As indicated, the optimal setting is 128KB.
Intel ICH9R SATA RAID (3) Select Member Hard Drive(s) Then select the member disk (the target disk) that you wish to use and then click “-->” to move it to the Selected field. Then click Next to continue. Please note that the existing data on the selected hard drive(s) will be deleted permanently. Do not forget to back up all the important data before continuing.
MS-9656 Server Board (4) Specify Volume Size Specify the amount of available array space to be used by the new RAID volume. You may enter the amount in the space or use the slider to specify. It is recommended you use 100% of the available space for the optimized usage. For RAID 0 volume, if you do not specify 100% of the hard drive space, the rest hard drive space will be worked as RAID 1 volume, which is the new technology called Intel Matrix RAID. Then click Next to continue.
Intel ICH9R SATA RAID (6) Start Migration The migration process may take up to two hours to complete depending on the size of the disks being used and the strip size selected. A dialogue window will appear stating that the migration process may take considerable time to complete, meanwhile a popup dialogue at the taskbar will also show the migration status. While you can still continue using your computer during the migration process, once the migration process starts, it cannot be stopped.
MS-9656 Server Board Degraded RAID Array A RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume is reported as degraded when one of its hard drive members fails or is temporarily disconnected, and data mirroring is lost. As a result, the system can only utilize theremaining functional hard drive member. To reestablish data mirroring and restore data redundancy, refer to the procedure below that corresponds to the current situation. Missing Hard Drive Member 1. Make sure the system is powered off. 2. Reconnect the hard drive.
Intel ICH9R SATA RAID 5. Exit Intel RAID Option ROM, and then reboot to W indows system. 6. W hen prompted to rebuild the RAID volume, click 'Yes'. 7. The Intel(R) Storage Utility will be launched. Right-click the new hard drive and select 'Rebuild to this Disk'. The 'Rebuild W izard' will be launched which will guide you through the process of rebuilding to the new hard drive.
