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VIA VT8237 SATA RAID Setup Guide

Create Array

1

In the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select 

Create Array

 then press the

<Enter> key. The main menu items on the upper-left corner of the screen are
replaced with create array menu options.

RAID 0 for performance

1

Select the second option item 

Array Mode

, then press the <Enter> key. The

RAID system setting pop-up menu appears.

2

Select 

RAID 0 for performance

 from the menu and press <Enter>. From this

point, you may choose to auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto
Setup for Performance or manually configure the RAID array for stripped
sets. If you want to manually configure the RAID array continue with next
step, otherwise, proceed to step #5.

3

Select 

Select Disk Drives

, then press <Enter>. Use arrow keys to select

disk drive/s, then press <Enter> to mark selected drive. An asterisk is placed
before the selected drive.

4

Select 

Block Size

, then press <Enter> to set array block size. Lists of valid

array block sizes are displayed on a pop-up menu.

For server systems, it is recommended to use a lower
array block size.  For multimedia computer systems used
mainly for audio and video editing, a higher array block
size is recommended for optimum performance.

Use arrow keys to move selection bar on items and press <Enter> to select.

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Page 3: ...and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reason able protection against harmful interference in a resi...

Page 4: ...et appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilieur du Canada AbouttheManual The manual consists of the following Chapter 1 Introducing the Mothe...

Page 5: ...s 8 Checking Jumper Settings 9 Jumper Settings 9 Connecting Case Components 10 Front Panel Header 12 InstallingHardware 13 Installing the Processor 13 Installing Memory Modules 14 Installing a Hard Di...

Page 6: ...Changes and Exit 40 Chapter 4 41 41 41 41 41 UsingtheMotherboardSoftware 41 AbouttheSoftwareCD ROM 41 Auto installing underWindows 98 ME 2000 XP 41 Running Setup 42 ManualInstallation 44 UtilitySoftwa...

Page 7: ...Base Specification revision 1 0a The K8T890 Northbridge intercon nects to the South Bridge through the high speed 8x 66 MHz 533 MB sec V Link inter face The VT8237 Southbridge is a highly integrated...

Page 8: ...0a VT8237 SB Memory Supports DDR400 333 266 memory types with Dual channel architecture Accommodates two unbuffered 2 5V 184 pin DDR SDRAM DIMM sockets A total maximum capacity 2 GB Audio CODEC Suppor...

Page 9: ...ports rear panel x 4 header x 4 One LAN port optional Audio jacks for microphone line in and line out Onboard LAN optional Dual speed 100 10 Mbps MII interface to ethernet controller Auto negotiation...

Page 10: ...4 IntroducingtheMotherboard Motherboard Components...

Page 11: ...frared header 13 FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector 15 PCI1 2 32 bit add on card slots 16 AGPRO1 AGP Express graphics card slot 2 CPU_FAN1 CPU cooling fan connector 22 NB_FAN Northbridge cooling fan con...

Page 12: ...6 IntroducingtheMotherboard Memo...

Page 13: ...t your case supports all the features required Secondly K8T890 A supports one or two floppy diskette drives and four enhanced IDE drives Make sure that your case has sufficient power and space for all...

Page 14: ...han one pin are numbered When setting the jumpers ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins The illustrations show a 2 pin jumper When the jumper cap is placed on both pins the jumper...

Page 15: ...following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers Pin 1 is labeled Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting default JCMOS1 3 pin CLEAR CMOS 1 2 NORMAL 2 3 CLEAR Before clear...

Page 16: ...nnecting 20 24 pin power cable Users please note that the 20 pin and 24 pin power cables can both be connected to the ATX1 connector With the 20 pin power cable just align the 20 pin power cable with...

Page 17: ...System Ground 2 12V Power 12V 3 Sense Sensor Pin Signal Name Function Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 3 3V 13 3 3V 2 3 3V 14 12V 3 Ground 15 COM 4 5V 16 PS_ON 5 Ground 17 COM 6 5V 18 COM 7 Ground 1...

Page 18: ...hould be connected to the onboard IDE interface The LED will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI hard drive activity LED connector Power Sleep Message waiting LED Connecting pins 2 an...

Page 19: ...socket Before installing the Processor This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus frequency for the processor You may be able to change these settings by changin...

Page 20: ...Dynamic Random Access Memory memory modules K8T890 A can sup port DDR400 333 266 memory types and its total maximum memory size is 2 GB Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging u...

Page 21: ...lign the memory module with the slot The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly 4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module...

Page 22: ...D43 Hynix HY5DU56822BT D43 KingMax KDL388P4EA 50A Kingston D3208DL2T 5 0323PT01 Ramaxel MT 46V32M8 TG 5BC SAMSUNG K4H560838D TCC4 SAMSUNG K4H560838D TCCC TwinMOS TMD7608F8E50D 256MB Winbond W942508BH...

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Page 24: ...ort UDMA and use 80 pin IDE cables that support UDMA 133 100 66 Installing a Hard Disk Drive CD ROM SATAHard Drive This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD...

Page 25: ...rives Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives To install the Serial ATA SATA hard drives use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol This SATA cable comes with an SATA power cable You can conne...

Page 26: ...rive The motherboard has a floppy diskette drive FDD interface and ships with a diskette drive ribbon cable that supports one or two floppy diskette drives You can install a 5 25 inch drive and a 3 5...

Page 27: ...sers use one of the AGP graphics cards that have been tested by our company See the AGP Ex press Graphics Cards Support List or visit our website at http www ecs com tw for the updated support list CN...

Page 28: ...the add on card 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 a...

Page 29: ...GTS DDR PRO 64M ELSA GLADIAC MX ELSA GLADIAC 725DVI ELSA GLADIAC 925ViVo GIGABYTE GV GF2010D WINFAST S325 TNT M64 WINFAST GeForce 2 Ultra WINFAST A250TD 64M 4X ASUS V9280TD ELSA GLADIAC FX935 ELSA GLA...

Page 30: ...Panel Microphone input signal 2 AUD_GND Ground used by Analog Audio Circuits 3 AUD_MIC_BIAS MicrophonePower 4 AUD_VCC Filtered 5V used by Analog Audio Circuits 5 AUD_F_R Right Channel audio signal to...

Page 31: ...Nopin 10 USB_FP_OC0 Overcurrent signal Pin Signal Name Function SATA1 2 Serial ATA connectors These connectors are use to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest date transfer rates 150 MB...

Page 32: ...llel communications devices Serial Port Use the COM port to connect serial devices such as mice or COM1 fax modems LAN Port optional USB Ports Use the USB ports to connect USB devices Audio Ports This...

Page 33: ...gement features The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs Before using the Setup Utility ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options This chapter provides explan...

Page 34: ...Utility Copyright C 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc AdvancedSetup Hardware Monitor PowerManagementSetup Save Changes and Exit PCI Plug and Play Setup Discard Changes and Exit Features Setup Load Opt...

Page 35: ...st 6 At the A prompt type the Flash Utility program name and the filename of the new bios and then press Enter Example AMINF340 EXE 040706 ROM 7 When the installation is complete remove the floppy dis...

Page 36: ...ary IDE Slave Not Detected Secondary IDE Master Not Detected Use ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB TO select a field Use or to configure system Time Help Menu SecondaryIDESlave CD DVD ROM Third IDE Master SATA1...

Page 37: ...hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer This default setting is Auto PIO DMA Mode Auto This item enables users to select PIO DMA Mode S M A R T Auto The S M A R T S...

Page 38: ...When this item is enabled BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM PCI slots Spread Spectrum Disabled If you enable spread spertrum it can significantly reduce the EMI Electro Magnetic interfa...

Page 39: ...onboard Primary and Secondary IDE channels Features Setup This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system OnBoard Floppy Controller Enabled Serial Port1 Address 3F8 I...

Page 40: ...Setup ACPI Aware O S Yes PowerManagement Enabled Suspendmode S1 SuspendTimeOut Disabled Resume on RTC Alarm Disabled LAN Ring Power On Disabled KeyboradPowerOn Disabled Wake Up Key Any Key S3 USB Dev...

Page 41: ...traffic on the network adapter You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature Resume on RTC Alarm Disabled The system can be turned off with a software command If you enable this item t...

Page 42: ...Plug and Play Setup Move F10 Save F1 General help Value Enter Select ESC Exit F9 Optimized Defaults mnkl Primary Graphics Adapter PCI E VGA This itme indicates if the primary graphics adapter uses the...

Page 43: ...displays If not Not Installed displays Security Settings _____________________________________________________ Supervisor Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Press Enter BIOS Security Fe...

Page 44: ...ver clocking fails please turn off the system power And then hold the PageUp key similar to theClear CMOS function and turn on the power the BIOS will recover the safe default CPU Frequency This item...

Page 45: ...function of this motherboard Enableshardware health monitoring Device Help Menu CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc Hardware Monitor System Hardware Monitor These items di...

Page 46: ...ity When the Save and Exit dialog box appears select OK to save and exit or select Cancel to return to the main menu Discard Changes and Exit Highlight this item and press Enter to discard any changes...

Page 47: ...README TXT INSTALL TXT or something similar These files may contain important information that is not included in this manual Auto installing under Windows 98 ME 2000 XP The Auto install CD ROM makes...

Page 48: ...uch as DOS WIN NT or WIN98 95 Always go to the correct folder for the kind of OS you are using In install the software execute a file named SETUP EXE or INSTALL EXE by double clicking the file and the...

Page 49: ...onsare recommended 4 Click Next run the Installation Wizard An item installation screen appears 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items Drivers and software are automatically inst...

Page 50: ...owing software is furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of the license These software s are subject to change at anytime without prior notice Please refer...

Page 51: ...re simply hooked up in series This expands the capacity of your drive and results in a useable total capacity However JBOD will not increase any performance or data security Install the Serial ATA SAT...

Page 52: ...to section Entering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility for the next proce dure Entering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility 1 Boot up your computer 2 During POST press TAB to enter VIA RAID configuration utility The f...

Page 53: ...or manually configure the RAID array for stripped sets If you want to manually configure the RAID array continue with next step otherwise proceed to step 5 3 Select Select Disk Drives then press Enter...

Page 54: ...icate creates both mirrored set and backup 3 Select task and press Enter The screen returns to Create Array menu items From this point you may choose to auto configure the RAID array by selecting Auto...

Page 55: ...Array then press the Enter key The focus is directed to the list of channel used for IDE RAID arrays 2 Press the Enter key to select a RAID array for boot The Status of the selected array will change...

Page 56: ...n booting up the system BIOS will detect if any member disk drives of RAID has failed or is absent If BIOS detects any disk drive failures or missing disk drives the status of the array will be marked...

Page 57: ...remain after the destroy operation However Destroy the Mirroring Relationship is not recommended because the data on the remaining disk will be lost when the hard drive is used to create another RAID...

Page 58: ...n Windows XP Setup screen press the Enter key 5 Press Enter to continue with installation or if you need to specify any additional devices to be installed do so at this time Once all devices are speci...

Page 59: ...erating system This version of VIA SATA RAID Utility contains the following key features Serial ATA RAID driver for Windows XP VIA SATA RAID utility RAID0 and RAID1 functions Insert the ECS CD and cli...

Page 60: ...D Tool After the software is finished installation it will automati cally started every time Windows is initiated You may double click on the icon shown in the system tray of the tool bar to launch th...

Page 61: ...AID 0 The main interface is divided into two windows and the toolbar above contain the main functions Click on these toolbar buttons to execute their specific functions The left windowpane displays th...

Page 62: ...56 VIAVT8237SATARAIDSetupGuide You may also use the same or button to view the statuses of Array 0 RAID 1 Click on the plus symbol next to Array 0 RAID 0 to see the details of each disk...

Page 63: ...57 VIAVT8237SATARAIDSetupGuide Click on the plus symbol next to Array 0 RAID 1 to see the details of each disk...

Page 64: ...ques Processeur K8T890 A utilise un socket 939broches pr sentant les caract ristiques suivantes Prend en charge les processeurs AMD K8 avec la Technologie Hyper Transport Vitesse de transfert de 2000...

Page 65: ...0 100 Full Half Duplex Conforme tous les Standards IEEE802 3 10Base T et 100Base TX Applicables Microprogramme BIOS La carte m re utilise AMI BIOS qui permet l utilisateur de con gurer bon nombre de f...

Page 66: ...traDMA 133 100 66 Master Modus EIDE Controller USB 2 0 Controller mit einer Unterst tzung f r 8 USB 2 0 Steckvorrichtungen Eingebauter Tastatur Controller mit einer PS2 Maus Un terst tzung Arbeitsspei...

Page 67: ...100 Voll Halfduplex Entspricht allen anwendbaren Standards IEEE802 3 10Base T und 100Base TX Integrierte I O Das Motherboard hat einen vollst ndigen Satz von E A Schnittstellen bzw Anschl ssen Zwei PS...

Page 68: ...e canali 133 100 66 Master Mode EIDE Controller Controller USB 2 0 in grado di supportare sino a 8 porte USB 2 0 Controller integrato per la Tastiera e supporto mouse PS2 Supporto di memorie DDR 400 3...

Page 69: ...utti gli standard esistenti IEEE802 3 10Base T e 100Base Tx La scheda madre ha una serie completa di porte e connettori I O Due porte PS 2 per mouse e tastiera Una porta seriale Una porta parallela Ot...

Page 70: ...33 100 66 de Canal Dual integrado Controlador USB 2 0 con soporte para 8 puertos USB 2 0 Controlador de teclado integrado con soporte de rat n PS2 Memoria Soporta tipos de memoria DDR400 333 266 con a...

Page 71: ...Duplex Completo Medio Satisface Todas las Normas Aplicables IEEE802 3 10Base T y 100Base TX I O integrado La placa base tiene un conjunto completo de puertos I O y conectores Dos puertos PS 2 para rat...

Page 72: ...ntegrado UltraDMA 133 100 66 Modo Mes tre EIDE Controlador Controlador USB 2 0 suportando portes para 8 USB 2 0 Controlador de teclado integrado com suporte para mouse PS2 Mem ria Suporta tipos de mem...

Page 73: ...10 100 Full Half Duplex Satisfaz todos os Padr es IEEE802 3 10Base T e 100Base TX Aplic veis I O Integrado A motherboard possui um conjunto completo de portas I O e conectores Duas portas PS 2 para o...

Page 74: ...ost 1 GB HyperTransport PCI Express PCI Express 1 0a VT8237 SB 16 66 MHz V Link 1066 MB 33MHZ PCI2 2 6 PCI UltraDMA133 100 66 EIDE USB2 0 8 USB2 0 PS2 DDR400 333 266 2 2 5V 184 DDR SDRAM DIMM 2GB Audi...

Page 75: ...PCI Express x1 2 32 PCI 2 AGP Express 1 IDE 2 4 IDE 1 7 SATA 2 CNR Communication Networking Riser 1 133 100 66 MB Ultra DMA LAN LAN 2 100 10 Mbps MII 10 100 IEEE 802 3 10Base T 100Base Tx I O I O PS 2...

Page 76: ...ink HyperTransport PCI Express PCI Express 1 0a VT8237 SB 1066 MB sec 16 66 MHz V Link 33 MHz PCI 2 2 6 PCI UltraDMA 133 100 66 EIDE USB 2 0 8 USB 2 0 PS2 DDR400 333 266 2 unbuffered 2 5V 184 DDR SDRA...

Page 77: ...1 2 32 PCI 2 AGP 1 4 IDE IDE 2 1 7 SATA 2 Communications Network Riser CNR 1 LAN 100 10 Mbps MII 10 100 Full Half IEEE 802 3 10Base T 100Base Tx I O PS 2 2 1 1 USB 8 x 4 x 4 LAN 1 BIOS AMI BIOS Wake u...

Page 78: ...perTransport PCI Express PCI Express 1 0a VT8237 SB DDR400 333 266 2 2 5V 184 DDR SDRAM DIMM 2 GB K8T890 A 939 HyperTransport AMD K8 2000 1600 1200 800 400 MT HyperTransport interconnect technology 16...

Page 79: ...x16 2 PCI Express x1 2 32 bit PCI 1 AGP Express 2 IDE 4 IDE 1 2 7 SATA 1 Communications Network Riser CNR 133 100 66 MB Ultra DMA 100 10 Mbps MII 10 100 IEEE 802 3 10Base T 100Base Tx I O I O 2 PS 2 1...

Page 80: ...000 800 600 400 200 MHz 2000 1600 1200 800 400 MT s 66 MHz 8x 4x Ultra V Link 1 GB s HyperTransport PCI Express PCI Express 1 0a VT8237 SB 1066MB sec 16 66MHz V Link 33 MHz PCI 2 2 6 PCI UltraDMA 133...

Page 81: ...ess x16 2 PCI Express x1 2 32 PCI 1 AGP Express 2 IDE 4 IDE 1 2 7 pin SATA 1 CNR Ultra DMA 133 100 66 MB sec Onboard LAN LAN 100 10 Mbps MII 10 100 IEEE 802 3 10Base T 100Base Tx I O 2 PS 2 1 1 8 USB...

Page 82: ...1 G HyperTransport PCI Express PCI Express 1 0a DDR400 333 266 184 2 5V DDR SDRAM DI 2 GB VT8237 SB 16 66 M V Link 1066 MB s PCI 2 2 33 MHz 6 PCI master UltraDMA 133 100 66 master EIDE USB 2 0 8 USB...

Page 83: ...slation Ultra DMA 133 100 66M PCI Express x16 PCI Express x1 32 PCI AGP Express IDE IDE 7 pin SATA O CNR LAN 100 10 Mbps MII thernet 10 100 IEEE 802 3 10Base T 100Base Tx LAN PS 2 USB 4 4 LAN BIOS AMI...

Page 84: ...k Host z ca kowit szybko ci 1066 MB s Zgodny ze standardem PCI w wersji 2 2 o cz stotliwo ci 33 MHz obs uguje do 6 urz dze PCI typu master Zintegrowany dwukana owy Master Mode EIDE kontroler UltraDMA...

Page 85: ...802 3 10Base T i 100Base Tx Zintegrowana obs uga sieci LAN posiada nast puj ce w a ciwo ci Zintegrowane We Wy P yta g wna wyposa ona jest w pe ny zestaw gniazd i z czy We Wy Dwa gniazda PS 2 dla mysz...

Page 86: ...ek ipov sada VT8237 SB Podporuje 16bitov 66 MHz hostitelsk rozran V Link Host interface s celkovou kou p sma 1066 MB s Spl uje speci kace standardu PCI 2 2 s frekvenc 33 MHz podporuj c a 6 hlavn ch ka...

Page 87: ...pl uje v echny p slu n standardy IEEE 802 3 10BASE T a 100BASE Tx Vestav n s ov rozhran LAN nab z n sleduj c mo nosti Integrovan vstup v stup Z kladn deska je vybavena kompletn sadou vstupn ch port a...

Page 88: ...37 SB Suport interfa V Link Host de 16 bi i i 66 MHz av nd o l ime de band total de 1066 MB s Compatibil cu speci ca ia PCI versiunea 2 2 care suport cel mult 6 module PCI master Controler EIDE integr...

Page 89: ...tuturor standardelor IEEE 802 3 10Base T and 100Base Tx Onboard LAN are urm toarele caracteristici I O integrat Placa de baz este dotat cu un set complet de porturi i conectoare I O Dou porturi PS 2...

Page 90: ...PCI Express PCI Express 1 0a DDR400 333 266 184 pin DDR SDRAM DIMM 2 5V 2 GB Audio CODEC VT8237 SB 16 bit 66 MHz V Link Host 1066 MB s PCI 2 2 33 MHz 6 PCI master EIDE UltraDMA 133 100 66 Master Mode...

Page 91: ...tra DMA 133 100 66MB s PCI Express x16 PCI Express x1 32 bit PCI AGP Express IDE IDE 7 SATA s CNR 100 10 Mbps MII ethernet 10 100 Full Half Duplex IEEE 802 3 10Base T 100Base Tx I O PS 2 USB 4 4 LAN B...

Page 92: ...6 bites 66 MHz es 1066 MB s ssz s vsz less g V Link Host interf szt t mogat A PCI 2 2 speci k ci val kompatibilis 33 MHz en maximum 6 PCI mastert t mogat Be p tett du l csatorn s UltraDMA 133 100 66 M...

Page 93: ...jes f l duplex Megfelel az sszes vonatkoz IEEE 802 3 10Base T s 100Base Tx szabv nynak Az alaplapon lev LAN jellemz i Be p tett I O Az alaplapot az I O portok s csatlakoz k teljes k szlet vel szerelt...

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