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Intel

®

 Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations

The Intel

® 

Matrix Storage Manager allows you to configure RAID 0, and 1 sets on the

external Serial ATA hard disk drives.

Complete the following steps before you create a RAID set:

1.

Install the external Serial ATA hard disk drive (HDD) on your system.

2.

Set the 

Onboard SATA Mode

 item in the BIOS to .

RAID

..

See section “Integrated Peripherals” for details.

Before creating a RAID set

Prepare the following items:

1 .

One SATA HDD.

2.

A write-enabled floppy disk.

3.

Microsoft

®

 Windows

®

 OS installation disk (Windows XP/Vista).

4 .

Motherboard support CD with Intel

® 

Matrix Storage Manager driver.

Chapter 5
Intel

® 

Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations

3.

Enter the Intel

® 

Matrix Storage Manager option to set up your RAID

configuration.

4.

Create an Intel

® 

Matrix Storage Manager driver disk for Windows

®

 OS

installation. See section “Creating a RAID driver disk” for details.

5.

Install the Intel

® 

Matrix Storage Manager driver after the Windows

®

 OS

had been installed.

Summary of Contents for P55H-A2

Page 1: ...ested 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a...

Page 2: ...rouilieur du Canada AbouttheManual The manual consists of the following Describes features of the motherboard Go to H page 1 Describes installation of motherboard components Go to H Provides informati...

Page 3: ...sion Slots 16 Connecting Optional Devices 18 Installing a Hard Disk Drive 20 Connecting I ODevices 21 Connecting Case Components 22 Front Panel Header 25 T T T T TABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABL...

Page 4: ...underWindows XP Vista 7 47 Running Setup 48 Manual Installation 50 Utility Software Reference 50 Chapter 5 51 51 51 51 51 Intel Matrix Storage ManagerRAIDConfigurations 51 BeforecreatingaRAIDset 51 E...

Page 5: ...during assembly 75 Start up problems after prolong use 76 Maintenance and care tips 76 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart 77 Chapter 6 57 57 57 57 57 SettingUpeJIFFY 57 Introduction 57 Installation and...

Page 6: ...vi Memo...

Page 7: ...slots are supported fully compliant with PCI rev 2 3 specification at 33 MHz High resolution graphics via three PCI Express slots intended for Graphics Interface is fully compliant to the PCI Express...

Page 8: ...vices It is not recommended to use 512 Mb DDR3 memory device on this motherboard Memory Support Intel Matrix Storage Technology providing both AHCI and RAID 0 1 5 and 10 configuration One x16 PCI Expr...

Page 9: ...ne out The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds Power management Wake up alarms CPU parameters CPU and memory timing ECSM I B IIBIOS BIOS Firmware This moth...

Page 10: ...aLANController 8103 10 100 LAN Controller optional 1 x PS 2 keyboard PS 2 mouse connector 8 x USB ports 1 x RJ45 LAN connector 1 x Audio port Line in microphone in 6 8 ch optional line out 6 x Serial...

Page 11: ...FAN Power cooling fan connector 9 F_PANEL Front panel switch LED header 10 SPI_DEBUG SPI debug header For Factory use only 11 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 12 ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header For Factory use o...

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

Page 13: ...ng connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches on the system case Make sure that your case supports all the features required Most cases have a choice of I O templates in the rear panel M...

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: ...d Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting default CLR_CMOS 3 pin Clear CMOS 1 2 NORMAL 2 3 CLEAR CMOS Before clearing the CMOS make sure to turn off the system 1 CLR_CMOS To avoid the system u...

Page 16: ...do not over clock processors or other components to run faster than their rated speed This motherboard has an LGA1156 socket When choosing a processor consider the performance requirements of the sys...

Page 17: ...e sure pin 1 indicator is on your bottom left side Aim at the socket and place the package carefully into the socket by purely vertical motion E Closing the Load Plate Rotate the load plate onto the p...

Page 18: ...ipation we suggest that you use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least CPU fan and heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan heatsink supplied The form and size of fan heat...

Page 19: ...ule 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 edge connector mat...

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Page 21: ...Hynix HMT125U6AFP8C H9N0 AA FLFE85F B8KG9 NEES FLFE85F B8KG9 NEES KVR1333D3N9 2G Kingston KVR1333D3N9 2G 9905403 011 A03LF MT16JTF25664AY 1G4D1 MT8JTF12864AZ 1G4F1 PSC AL8F8G73D DG1 Samsung M378B5673...

Page 22: ...the card carefully If the card is not Plug and Play you may have to manually configure the card before installation Expansion Slots This motherboard are equipped with three standard PCI slots PCI stan...

Page 23: ...r 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 card to the system case with a screw 2 The onboard PCI int...

Page 24: ...is header allows the user to install auxiliary front oriented microphone and line out ports for easier access SATA1 6 Serial ATA connectors These connectors are used to support the Serial ATA devices...

Page 25: ...USB_FP_P1 USB Port 1 Positive Signal 7 GND Ground 8 GND Ground 9 Key Nopin 10 USB_FP_OC0 NCpin Pin Signal Name Function SPDIFO SPDIF out header This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO Sony...

Page 26: ...low the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives To install the Serial ATA SATA hard drives use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol This SA...

Page 27: ...e USB ports to connect USB devices LAN Port USB Ports PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard Connect an RJ 45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network Serial Port Use the COM port to connect seria...

Page 28: ...e to SPK 4 Connect the power cooling fan connector to PWR_FAN 5 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL 6 Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER 7 Connect the aux...

Page 29: ...left side of the ATX12V connec tor Users please note that the 4 pin power cables can be connected to the ATX12V connector 2 Connecting 4 pin power cable SYS_FAN FAN Power Connectors 1 GND System Groun...

Page 30: ...nal 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 Ground 8 PWRGD 20 5V 9 5VSB 21 5V 10 12V 22 5V 11 12V 23 5V 12 3 3V 24 Ground PWR_F...

Page 31: ...Switch Supporting the power on off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momen tary contact switch that is normally open The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms to signal the p...

Page 32: ...26 InstallingtheMotherboard Memo...

Page 33: ...ures 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 explanations for...

Page 34: ...t F9 Optimized Defaults F1 General Help f f f Standard CMOS Setup AdvancedSetup Advanced Chipset Setup Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PCI PnP Setup PC Health Status f f mnlk M I B II MB...

Page 35: ...other options When an option is highlighted execute the option by pressing Enter Some options lead to pop up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option Other options...

Page 36: ...T TAB to select a field Use or to configure system Date Standard CMOS Setup Date Time The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer If you are running a Windows OS these items...

Page 37: ...s users to improve the transfer speed and data integrity for compatible IDE devices S M A R T Auto The S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology system is a diagnostics technology th...

Page 38: ...Dev Boot Other Device Yes ECS eJIFFY Function Disabled CPU Thermal monitor Help Item Enhanced Halt C1E Disabed This item enables or disables enhanced halt Move F10 Save ESC Exit Value Enter Select F9...

Page 39: ...disable the APCI Advanced Programmable Inter rupt Controller mode APIC provides symmetric multi processing SMP for sys tems allowing support for up to 60 processors 1st 2nd 3rd Boot Device Hard Drive...

Page 40: ...al Help mnlk Memory Remap Feature Enabled This item allows users to enable or disable memory hole remapping Integrated Peripherals This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to...

Page 41: ...anced Use this item to show the Serial ATA Configuration options Disabled Compatible Enhanced USB Functions Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the USB function Legacy USB Support Enabled Use t...

Page 42: ...can be turned off with a software command If you enable this item the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the PCI Modem or PCI LAN card You must use an ATX power supply in...

Page 43: ...ect which graphics controller to use as the primary boot devices Press Esc to return to the main menu setting page Press Esc to return to the main menu setting page Resume on RTC Alarm Disabled The sy...

Page 44: ...he control of the CPU fan speed by changing the fan voltage System Hardware Monitor Smart Fan Function Press Enter SystemTemperature 26 C 78 F CPU Fan Speed 778RPM SystemFanSpeed N A CPU Vcore 1 152V...

Page 45: ...rt PWM 15 SMART Fan start PWM TEMP 29 DeltaT 3 SMART Fan Slope PWM value 5 CPU Fan Full Speed Offset 7 SYS SMART FAN Control DIsabled F10 Save ESC Exit Value Enter Select F9 Load Default Settings F1 G...

Page 46: ...Silent autorestrictsfan speed to make system more quietly Manual the fan adjust depending on user s parameter CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Smart Fan Function Help I...

Page 47: ...Esc to return to the PC Health Status page CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Smart Fan Function Help Item SMART Fan Control Enabled SMART Fan start PWM value 28 SMART F...

Page 48: ...ency Auto Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Auto Memory Hole Disabled DRAM Command Rate Auto CPU Over clocking Func Disabled PCIE Over clocking Func Disabled SpreadSpectrum Enabled Auto Detect DIMM PCI Clk...

Page 49: ...ff the system power And then hold the PageUp key similar to the Clear CMOS function and turn on the power the BIOS will recover the safe default PCIE Over clocking Func Disabled This item enables or d...

Page 50: ...the supervisor password Supervisor Password This page helps you install or change a password CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Supervisor Password Install or Change the...

Page 51: ...alled This item indicates whether a user password has been set If the password has been installed Installed displays If not Not Installed displays User Password This page helps you install or change a...

Page 52: ...tem disk Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk 4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer s Web site Copy these files to the bootabl...

Page 53: ...ndled products Below you can find a brief description of each software program and the location for your motherboard version More information on some programs is available in a README file located in...

Page 54: ...n 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 The Browse CD button is the standard Windows com...

Page 55: ...ns are recom mended 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 ins...

Page 56: ...to the operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file README TXT or README DOC for information on installing the driver or software for your oper ating system Utility Software Reference A...

Page 57: ...etails Before creating a RAID set Prepare the following items 1 One SATA HDD 2 A write enabled floppy disk 3 Microsoft Windows OS installation disk Windows XP Vista 4 Motherboard support CD with Intel...

Page 58: ...ntel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu appears Entering Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAIDBIOS util ity 1 During POST press Ctrl I to enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu 3 Use the...

Page 59: ...hen press Enter 3 Key in the RAID volume capacity Use the up down arrow to choose the Capacity The default value indicates the maximum capacity using the selected disks Entering a lower capacity allow...

Page 60: ...ase be noted that RAID 0 Stripe is set to accelerate the data access and RAID 1 Mirror is set to provide the data backup If you want to set RAID 0 you need to set the 2nd Boot Device item in the BIOS...

Page 61: ...RAID BIOS menu highlight Delete RAID Volume using the up down arrow key then press Enter 2 Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete Press the Del key to delete the set 3 A dialogue...

Page 62: ...will however lose all data and previous RAID configu rations To reset disks to Non RAID 1 In the main Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu highlight Reset Disks to Non RAID using the up down ar...

Page 63: ...t enjoyment on web browsing photo review and online chat just within several seconds after boot up Version 4 0 Note eJIFFY is ECS optional feature utility corresponding to the DVD activation and BIOS...

Page 64: ...ctivation Finish the DVD utility setup and then set the BIOS to complete eJIFFY activation 1 Insert ECS software utility DVD and enter below Utilities screen Click eJIFFY feature item to install 2 Fol...

Page 65: ...display keyboard language from English to your local language The changes will be applied after rebooting Note The keyboard language selection list offers several more regional keyboard setups to swi...

Page 66: ...reen to enter the BIOS setup page after boot up 5 And then enter the Advanced Setup page to enable the item ECS eJIFFY Func tion Press F10 to save the configuration and exit Restart your computer 2 Pl...

Page 67: ...hree buttons on it Operating system eJIFFY and BIOS Setup If you click eJIFFY the following screen will appear And If you make no choice it will enter the normal OS automatically after ten seconds Cli...

Page 68: ...Shut Down Restart Ends your session and turns off the computer Ends your session and restart the computer Click once to connect the storage disk to your computer Click for the second time to remove y...

Page 69: ...ontrol Panel Besides setting English as the default interface eJIFFY offers multi language displays and keyboard settings for language switch Open the language control panel to select a preferable lan...

Page 70: ...tep 2 Click Keyboard Language icon to open the keyboard selection list which offers several regional keyboard settings besides default English keyboard Step 3 Click the selected keyboard language e g...

Page 71: ...y Tip 1 Click Change Keyboard icon to switch the typing language The typing language on text box will switch to the selected one Click again to switch to English typing back Tips for Language Switch...

Page 72: ...SettingUpeJIFFY 66...

Page 73: ...SettingUpeJIFFY 67...

Page 74: ...68 Tip 3 How to change display language Open the Language Control Panel and click to show the display language list Check your desired display language Your selected display language will be applied...

Page 75: ...he browser does not support files in Real player or Media player formats 2 eWeb does not support Office Viewer Reader Writer format under eJIFFY interface Please enter the Operating System to open Off...

Page 76: ...ng picture shows 1 Select the image you want to save and press the right key of your mouse to show the menu then click the option Save Image As from the menu Q2 How to save image file through eWeb Sel...

Page 77: ...ePix window then click the icon Folder located in the upper left hand corner then follow the path for the files you have saved to view the image files Q1 How to find image files saved in hard disk thr...

Page 78: ...Viewer and choose Keep previous zoom in After loading an im age Close the window and you can use the fit function under slide show now Note ePix supports to view image files only It cannot support Of...

Page 79: ...o you can remove the device now Q2 What does it mean for Unmount Disk Mount Unmount Disk Mount means to connect the storage devices to eJIFFY interface After plugging the external device to the comput...

Page 80: ...SettingUpeJIFFY 74 Memo...

Page 81: ...rivers from the inside PC case This is to prevent damage from short circuit 3 Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard 4 For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for dam...

Page 82: ...ptimised Default in the BIOS setup 2 Check the CPU cooler fan for dust Long term accumulation of dust will reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor Clean the cooler or replace a new one if neces...

Page 83: ...ct RMA No If 3 short beeps DIMM memory not properly inserted or memory failure If 1 long beep and 8 short beeps VGA not detected Yes Yes Halt at POST screen Yes R CMO L C S and restart If fail contact...

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