Gateway GT110 Series, User Manual

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RAID configuration utilities
RAID on the GT110 system is provided through either the onboard SATA
controller or through a controller board option.
Caution: Creating a RAID volume erases all data previously saved in
the hard drives. Make sure that you back up important files before
starting a RAID configuration process.
Onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility
This section explains how to create a RAID volume using the onboard
SATA controller.
To enable the onboard SATA RAID controller:
1 Turn on the server and the monitor.
If the server is already turned on, close all open applications, then
restart the server.
2 During POST, press < F2 > to access the BIOS Setup Utility.
3 Select the Advanced > SATA Configuration submenu.
4 Change the setting of the SATA RAID Enable field from Disabled to
Enabled .
5 Press < F10 >.
6 Select Yes to save the new SATA RAID settings and close the Setup
Utility.
Entering the onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility
After rebooting your computer, wait until you see the RAID software
prompting you to press <
Ctrl > + < I >. The RAID prompt appears as part of
the system POST and boot process prior to loading the OS. You have a few
seconds to press <
Ctrl > + < I > before the window disappears.
Create RAID Volume
1 Press < Enter > under Create Raid Volume to set up RAID.
2 After entering the Create Volume Menu, set the name of the volume.