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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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Summary of Contents for PT880PRO-A

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Page 3: ...tested 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...

Page 4: ...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 Motherbo...

Page 5: ...8 Checking Jumper Settings 9 Jumper Settings 9 Connecting Case Components 10 Front Panel Connector 12 InstallingHardware 13 Installing the Processor 13 Installing Memory Modules 15 Installing a Hard D...

Page 6: ...Exit 38 Discard Changes and Exit 38 Chapter 4 39 39 39 39 39 UsingtheMotherboardSoftware 39 AbouttheSoftwareCD ROM 39 Auto installing underWindows 98 ME 2000 XP 39 Running Setup 40 ManualInstallation...

Page 7: ...MHz Aside from the onboard AGP slot one PCI Express Lite slot intended for Graphics Interface is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 1 0a The VT8237 Southbridge is a highly...

Page 8: ...me physical processor PT880PRO A uses an LGA775 type of Pentium 4 that carries the following features Processor Chipset Supports DDR 400 333 266 MHz or DDR2 533 400 DDR SDRAM DIMMs Accommodates four u...

Page 9: ...full duplex CODEC with 48KHz sampling rate Supports double sampling rate 96KHz of DVD audio playback Direct Sound 3DTM compatible Audio The PT880PRO A motherboard supports UltraDMA bus mastering with...

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

Page 11: ...anel connector for case switches and LEDs 13 FDD1 Floppy diskette drive connector 16 PCI1 4 32 bit add on card slots 20 JCDIN1 Analog audio input header 21 AUDIO1 Front panel audio header LABEL COMPON...

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

Page 13: ...he motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches on the system case Make sure that your case supports all the features required Secondly PT880PRO A su...

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: ...ed Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting default JCMOS1 3 pin CLEAR CMOS 1 2 NORMAL 2 3 CMOS CLEAR Before clearing the CMOS make sure to turn off the system To avoid the system unstability a...

Page 16: ...K1 4 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the SW1 5 Connect the standard power supply connector to PWR1 6 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to PWR2 CPU_FAN CPU FAN Power Con...

Page 17: ...l Name 4 12V 3 12V 2 Ground 1 Ground 1 3 3V 11 3 3V 2 3 3V 12 12V 10 12V 20 5V 3 Ground 13 Ground 4 5V 14 PS ON 5 Ground 15 Ground 6 5V 16 Ground 7 Ground 17 Ground 8 PWRGD 18 5V 9 5VSB 19 5V Pin Sign...

Page 18: ...least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on off signal Front Panel Connector The front panel connector SW1 provides a standard set of switch and LED connectors commonly fou...

Page 19: ...talling 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 making changes to jumpers...

Page 20: ...ly push down the load plate onto the tongue side and hook the lever CPU is locked completely E Apply thermal grease on top of the CPU F Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on th...

Page 21: ...ccomodates four memory modules It can support two 184 pin 2 5V unbuffered DIMM DDR 400 333 266 or two 240 pin 1 8V DDR2 533 400 The total memory support capacity is 2GB DDR SDRAM memory module table Y...

Page 22: ...D8608A8A 5B A DATA ADD8608A8A 4 5B 256MB Hynix HY5DU56822BT D43 Infineon HYB25D256800BT 5 Elixir N2DS25680BT 5T Kingston D3208DL1T 5 Kingston KHX3500AK2 PSC A2S56D30BTP Hynix HY5DU56822DT D5 ValueSele...

Page 23: ...2TU51216AF 37B ELPIDA E2508AA DF E SAMSUNG K4T56083QF GCCC 256MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF GCD5 A DATA M2GXX2F3H4140A1B0E Corsair CM2X512 4200 Elixir N2TU51280AF 37B ELPIDA E2508AA DF E Hynix HY5PS12821 SAMS...

Page 24: ...a CD ROM drive About IDE Devices Your motherboard has two IDE channels interface An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE devices is bundled with the motherboard You must orient the cable connector so t...

Page 25: ...talling 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 connect either...

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: ...may have to manually configure the card before installation This motherboard is equipped with four standard PCI slots PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for expans...

Page 28: ...5900 WINFAST PX350XT GeForce PCX5900 ELSA PCX935 GeForce6200 GIGABYET GV NX62128D GeForce6200TC GIGABYTE GV NX62TC256D GeForce6600 WINFAST PX6600TD GeForce6600GT GIGABYTE GV NX66T128D nVIDIA GeForce68...

Page 29: ...ter cases have USB ports at the front of the case If you have this kind of case use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front mounted ports to the motherboard 1 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power 2 USBPW...

Page 30: ...l Assistants PDAs and other computers Pin Signal Name Function 1 AUD_MIC Front Panel Microphone input signal 2 AUD_GND Ground used by Analog Audio Circuits 3 AUD_MIC_BIAS MicrophonePower 4 AUD_VCC Fil...

Page 31: ...est date transfer rates 150 MB s simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface But maintains register compatibility and software com...

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: ...CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc AdvancedSetup Hardware monitor PowerManagementSetup Load Optimal Defaults PCI Plug and Play Setup Save Changes and Exit Features Setup...

Page 35: ...ive first 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 flo...

Page 36: ...about your system Handle this page with caution Any changes can affect the operation of your computer CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Setup SystemTime 14 02...

Page 37: ...ot HT CPU this item will be hidden If your P4 CPU is HT CPU the BIOS will show this item You can set Disabled or Enabled to control HT CPU support in the OS Set Enabled to test HT CPU function Auto De...

Page 38: ...nboard 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 IRQ...

Page 39: ...supports ACPI NO If OS does not support ACPI Help Menu CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc Power Management Setup ACPI Aware O S Yes PowerManagement Enabled SuspendTimeOu...

Page 40: ...you enable this item system can automatically resume by pressing any keys or power key or typing in the password on the keyboard You must use an ATX power supply in order to usethis feature Wake Up K...

Page 41: ...been set If the password has benn installed Installed displays If not Not Installed displays Press Esc to return to the main menu setting page Password Check Setup This item enables users to choose t...

Page 42: ...commend users leave the setting unchanged Modify it at will may cause the system to be unstable CPU Over clocking Func Disabled This item decides the CPU over clocking function frequencyinstalled in y...

Page 43: ...ll inboard hardware health events such as CPU temperature CPU DIMM voltage CPU system fan speed etc System Hardware Monitor Vcore 1 324 V Vdimm 2 544V Vivdd 1 467 V Vcc5V 5 148V SB3V 3 184V VBAT 3 200...

Page 44: ...t OK and then press Enter to install the defaults Select Cancel and then press Enter to not install the defaults Save Changes and Exit Highlight this item and press Enter to save the changes that you...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...ns are 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 48: ...onvenience of the customer The following 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 anytim...

Page 49: ...disk types configured as a single hard disk The hard drives are simply hooked up in series This expands the capacity of your drive and results in a useable total capacity However JBOD will not increa...

Page 50: ...oce dure Entering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility 1 Boot up your computer 2 During POST press TAB to enter VIA RAID configuration utility The follow ing menu options will appear The RAID BIOS information o...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...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 53: ...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 54: ...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 55: ...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 56: ...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 57: ...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 58: ...u may double click on the icon shown in the system tray of the tool bar to launch the VIA RAID Tool utility Using VIARAID Tool Once the installation is complete go to Start Programs VIA raid_tool exe...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...54 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 61: ...55 VIAVT8237SATARAIDSetupGuide Click on the plus symbol next to Array 0 RAID 1 to see the details of each disk...

Page 62: ...ettant d ex cuter deux threads en parall le la fois sur des processeurs logiques s par s dans le m me processeur physique PT880Pro NB VT8237 SB Prend en charge les DIMM SDRAM DDR 400 333 266 MHz ou DD...

Page 63: ...harge la ma trise de bus UltraDMA avec vitesses de transfert de 133 100 66 Mo s La carte m re est livr e avec les options d extensions suivantes Un logement AGP Un PCI Express pour Interface Graphique...

Page 64: ...sikalischen Prozessor zwei Threads parallel auf separaten logischen Prozessoren laufen Unterst tzt DDR 400 333 266 MHz oder DDR2 533 400 DDR SDRAM DIMMs Es k nnen vier ungepufferte DIMMs aufgenommen w...

Page 65: ...e PT880PRO A Motherboard unterst tzt UltraDMA Bus Mastering mit einer bertragungsrate von 133 100 66 MB Sek Das Motherboard bietet die folgenden Erweiterungsoptionen Ein AGP Slot Ein PCI Express Lite...

Page 66: ...in parallelo ciascuno su un diverso processore logico all interno del medesimo processore sico Supporto di DIMM SDRAM DDR 400 333 266 MHz o DDR2 533 400 Alloggia 4 DIMM unbuffered Dimensione massima d...

Page 67: ...so di trasferimento di 133 100 66 MB s La scheda madre dotata delle seguenti opzioni di espansione Uno slot AGP Uno slot PCI Express Lite per l interfaccia gra ca Quattro slot PCI v2 2 a 32 bit Due co...

Page 68: ...a correr en paralelo ambos en procesadores l gicos separados dentro de un mismo procesador f sico PT880Pro NB VT8237 SB Soporta SDRAM DIMMs de DDR 400 333 266 MHz o DDR2 533 400 DDR Acomoda cuatro DIM...

Page 69: ...traDMA con ndices de transferencia de 133 100 66 MB s La placa principal viene con las sigtes opciones de expansi n Una ranura AGP Una ranura PCI Express Lite para la Interfaz de Gr cas Cuatro ranuras...

Page 70: ...itindo que os dois os possam funcionar em paralelo ambos em processadores l gicos separados dentro do mesmo processador f sico PT880Pro NB VT8237 SB Suporta DDR 400 333 266 MHz ou DDR2 667 533 400 DDR...

Page 71: ...com taxas de Transfer ncia de 133 100 66 MB s A motherboard fornecida com as seguintes op es de expans o Uma ranhura AGP Uma ranhura PCI Express Lite para Interface de Gr cos Quatro ranhuras compat ve...

Page 72: ...ite 1 128 DDR SDRAM PT880PRO A LGA775 Pentium 4 Intel P4 Celeron 800 533 MHz FSB HT 2 2 1 PT880Pro NB VT8237 SB DDR 400 333 266 MHz DDR2 533 400 DDR SDRAM DIMM 4 DIMM DIMM 1 GB 2GB DDR DDR2 DDR DDR2 P...

Page 73: ...CPU CPU AGP 1 PCI Express Lite 1 32 PCI v2 2 4 40 IDE 2 4 IDE 1 7 SATA 2 CNR Communications Networking Riser 1 133 100 66 MB Ultra DMA LAN LAN 100Base TX 10Base T 100 10 Mbps MII IEEE 802 3 10Base T...

Page 74: ...Intel P4 Celeron 800 533MHz FSB Hyper Threading CPU Hyper Threading PT880PRO NB VT8237 SB DDR 400 333 266 MHz DDR2 533 400 DDR SDRAM DIMM 4 unbuffered DIMM DIMM 1 GB 2 GB DDR DDR2 DDR DDR2 PT880Pro mi...

Page 75: ...PRO A 133 100 66 MB s UltraDMA AGP 1 PCI Express Lite 1 32 PCI v2 2 4 4 IDE 40 IDE low profile 2 1 7 SATA 2 Communications Networking Riser CNR 1 LAN LAN 100Base TX 10Base T 100 10 Mbps half full auto...

Page 76: ...AGP v3 0 PCI Express Lite 128 DDR SDRAM PT880Pro NB VT8237 SB DDR 400 333 266 MHz DDR2 533 400 DDR SDRAM DIMM 4 DIMM DIMM 1GB 2GB DDR DDR2 DDR DDR2 PT880Pro 2048 1024 512 256 128 64Mb x8 16 DDR2 SDRA...

Page 77: ...PS 2 1 1 4 USB 1 BIOS AWARD BIOS CPU CPU 1 AGP 1 PCI Express Lite 4 32 PCIv2 2 2 40 IDE 4 IDE 1 2 7 SATA 1 CNR Communications Networking Riser 133 100 66 MB Ultra DMA LAN 100Base TX 10Base T 100 10 Mb...

Page 78: ...Celeron 800 533 MHz FSB CPU PT880Pro NB VT8237 SB DDR 400 333 266 MHz DDR2 533 400 DDR SDRAM DIMM 4 DIMM 1 GB 2 GB DDR DDR2 DDR DDR2 PT880Pro 2048 1024 512 256 128 64Mb x8 16 DDR2 SDRAM 1024 512 256 1...

Page 79: ...2 1 1 4 USB 1 LAN BIOS AWARD BIOS CPU CPU PT880PRO A Ultra DMA 133 100 66MB s 1 AGP 1 PCI Express Lite 4 32 PCI v2 2 2 40 pin IDE 4 IDE 1 2 7 pin SATA CNR Onboard LAN LAN 100Base TX 10Base T 100 10 M...

Page 80: ...ntel P4 Celeron FSB 800 533MHz CPU Hyper Threading PT880Pro NB VT8237 SB Hyper Threading DDR 400 333 266 M DDR2 533 400 DDR SDRAM DIMM 4 DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DDR DDR2 DDR DDR2 16 66 M V Link 1066 M PCI 2 2 3...

Page 81: ...S AGP PCI Express Lite 32 PCI v2 2 40 IDE 4 IDE 7 pin SATA CNR Communications Networking Riser PT880PRO A UltraDMA bus mastering 133 100 66 LAN LAN AC 97 2 3 16 CODEC 48 DVD 96 Direct Sound 3DTM 100Ba...

Page 82: ...i ci typu DIMM Obs uguje pami DIMM do pojemno ci 1 GB ka da maksymalna mo liwa pojemno pami ci do 2 GB U ytkownik w uczulamy na fakt e na tej p ytcie g wnej nie mog by u ywane jednocze nie pami ci typ...

Page 83: ...g wna PT880PRO A obs uguje szyn UltraDMA z szybko ci transferu 133 100 66 MB s P yta g wna wyposa ona jest w nast puj ce gniazda Jedno gniazdo AGP Jedno z cze PCI Express Lite dla karty gra cznej Czte...

Page 84: ...mo n pracovat se dv ma toky programov ho k du vl kny paraleln najednou p i em jsou k dispozici samostatn logick procesory um st n v r mci jednoho fyzick ho procesoru PT880Pro NB VT8237 SB Podporuje p...

Page 85: ...a DMA s p enosov mi rychlostmi 133 100 66 MB s Z kladn deska je dod v na s n sleduj c mi mo nostmi roz en Jedna patice AGP Jedna patice PCI Express Lite pro gra ckou kartu ty i 32bitov patice PCI v2 2...

Page 86: ...ioneze ca i cum ar exista dou procesoare put nd rulate n paralel dou re ecare pe c te un procesor logic separat a ate pe acela i procesor zic n aten ia utilizatorilor Aceast plac de baz nu suport sim...

Page 87: ...de transfer de 133 100 66 MB s Placa de baz este dotat urm toarele posibilit i de extindere Un slot AGP Un slot PCI Express Lite pentru interfa a gra c Patru sloturi de 32 bi i compatibile PCI versiun...

Page 88: ...z Hyper Threading Hyper Threading PT880Pro NB VT8237 SB DDR DDR2 DDR DDR2 DDR 400 333 266 MHz DDR2 533 400 DDR SDRAM DIMM DIMM 1 GB 1 DIMM 2 GB Host V Link 16 bit 66 MHz 1066 MB sec PCI 2 2 33 MHz 6 P...

Page 89: ...00 66 MB s AGP PCI Express Lite 32 bit PCI v2 2 40 pin IDE 4 IDE 7 SATA s CNR Communications Networking Riser LAN Ethernet 100Base TX 10Base T 100 10 Mbps half full duplex MII ethernet IEEE 802 3 10Ba...

Page 90: ...ezne ami k t sz l p rhuzamos fut s t teszi lehet v k t f ggetlen ugyanazon zikai processzoron tal lhat logikai processzoron PT880Pro NB VT8237 SB 400 333 266 MHz es DDR vagy DDR2 533 400 MHZ es DDR SD...

Page 91: ...lap a k vetkez b v t si lehet s gekkel rendelkezik Egy AGP foglalat Egy PCI Express Lite foglalat a gra kus interf sz sz m ra N gy 32 bites a PCI 2 2 as v ltozat val kompatibilis foglalat K t 40 t s l...

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