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Step 5:
Enter the array capacity and press . Finally press  on the Create Volume item to begin creating 
the  RAID  array.  When  prompted  to  confirm  whether  to  create  this  volume,  press    to  confirm  or    to 
cancel (Figure 6).
When completed, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION 
section, including the RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and ar\
ray capacity, etc. (Figure 7)
To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press  or select 4. Exit in MAIN MENU.
Now, you can proceed to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system.
Figure 6
Figure 7
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Press ENTER to create the specified volume.
  [hi]-Change  [TAB]-Next  [ESC]-Previous Menu  [ENTER]-Select
[ HELP ]
  Name : Volume0  RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)  Disks : Select Disks Strip Size : 128 KB  Capacity : 111.7 GB    Create Volume
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
WARNING : ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.
Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N) :
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RAID Volumes :ID    Name     Level    Strip Size Status Bootable0   Volume0    RAID0(Stripe)  128KB 223.6GB Normal Yes
Physical Devices :ID    Device Model    Serial #   Size Type/Status(Vol ID)0   ST3120026AS    3JT354CP    111.7GB Member Disk(0)1   ST3120026AS    3JT329JX   111.7GB Member Disk(0)
  [hi]-Select   [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]
[ MAIN MENU ]
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID4. Exit1. Create RAID Volume2. Delete RAID Volume 
						

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Delete RAID Volume
To  delete  a  RAID  array,  select Delete  RAID  Volume  in MAIN  MENU  and  press  .  In  the DELETE 
VOLUME MENU section, use the up or down arrow key to select the array to be deleted and press . 
When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 8), press  to confi\
rm or  to abort.
Figure 8
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Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID.WARNING:  ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.
  [hi]-Select   [ESC]- Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume
[ HELP ]
[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]Name Level  Drives Capacity Status BootableVolume0  RAID0(Stripe)      2 223.6GB Normal Yes
ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)Are you sure you want to delete "Volume0"? (Y/N) :
[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] 
						

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5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controllers
A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer
Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA 
port on the motherboard. The Marvell 88SE9172 SATA controllers control the onboard GSATA3 6/7 and eSATA 
connectors. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard driv\
e.
B. Configuring SATA controller and RAID mode in BIOS Setup
Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup.
Step 1: 
Turn  on  your  computer  and  press    to  enter  BIOS  Setup  during  the  POST.  To  create  RAID,  go  to 
Peripherals  and  set GSATA  Controller  on  the Marvell  ATA  Controller  Configuration  submenu  to RAID 
Mode  (Figure  2)  (AHCI  mode  by  default).  If  you  do  not  want  to  create  RAID,  set  this  item  to IDE  Mode or 
AHCI Mode.
Figure 1
The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. 
The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and 
the BIOS version. 
						

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Figure 2
Step 2: 
Save changes and exit BIOS Setup.
Figure 3
C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS
Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed to the installation of 
Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration.  
After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which 
says "Press + to enter BIOS Setup or  to continue" (Figure 3). Press  +  to enter 
the RAID setup utility.
Marvell 88SE91xx Adapter - BIOS Version 1.0.1.0025PCIe x2 5.0GbpsMode: RAID[Virtual Disks]     No Virtual Disk![Physical Disks]Adapter 0Port Disk Name     Size Max SpeedS0 SATA: WDC WD800JD-22LSA0  76.3GB SATA 3Gb/sS1 SATA: WDC WD800JD-22LSA0  76.3GB SATA 3Gb/s  
Press + to enter BIOS Setup or  to continue_
The first GSATA Controller item controls the "GSATA3 6" and "GSATA3 7" connectors. The second GSATA Controller item controls the eSATA ports on the back panel.  
						

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On the main screen of the RAID setup utility (Figure 4), use the left \
or right arrow key to move through tabs. 
Figure 4
ENTER/SPACE: Select, ESC: Back/Exit
Adapter 0 
[ Adapter ][ Devices ][   RAID   ]
Vendor ID Device ID: 1B4B:91A2BIOS Version:    1.0.1.0025PCI Slot:     00IRQ Number:   0ARaid Mode:      RAID0 RAID1
Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. 
Figure 5
Create a RAID Array:
Step 1: On the main screen, press  on the RAID tab. Then the RAID Config menu appears (Figure 5). 
Press  on the Create VD item.
ENTER/SPACE: Select, ESC: Back/Exit
[ Adapter][ Devices]
Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. 
[  RAID  ]
Delete VDWipe out diskSpare Management
RAID Config
Create VD 
						

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Figure 6
Step 2: The next screen displays the two hard drives you installed. Press  or  on the two hard 
drives respectively to add them into the RAID array. Selected hard drives are marked with an asterisk (Figure 
6). Then press  on NEXT. 
ENTER/SPACE: Select, ESC: Back/Exit
[ Adapter][ Devices]
Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. 
[  RAID  ]
RAID Config
     Port   Disk Name       Size   Max Speed   Status   * S1   SATA: WDC WD800JD-22LSA0    76.3GB   SATA 3Gb/s   FREE    NEXT      
 Select free disks to create
* S0 SATA: WDC WD800JD-22LSA0  76.3GB SATA 3Gb/s FREE
Figure 7
Step 3: On the Create VD menu (Figure 7), use the up or down arrow key to move the selection bar to select 
an item and press  to display options. Set the required items in sequence and press the down arrow 
key to proceed to the next item. 
Sequence:
RAID Level:1.  Select a RAID level. Options include RAID 0 (Stripe) and RAID 1 (Mir\
ror). 
Stripe Size:2.  Select the stripe block size. Options include 32 KB, 64 KB, and 128 KB.\
 
Quick Init:3.  Select whether to quickly erase old data on the hard drives when creati\
ng the array. 
Cache Mode:4.  Select write-back or write-through cache. 
VD Name:5.  Enter an array name with 1~10 letters (letters cannot be special chara\
cters).
ENTER/SPACE: Select, ESC: Back/Exit
[ Adapter][ Devices]
Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. 
[  RAID  ]
RAID Config
     Port   Disk Name       Size   Max Speed   Status  * S0   SATA: WDC WD800JD-22LSA0    76.3GB   SATA 3Gb/s   FREE  * S1   SATA: WDC WD800JD-22LSA0    76.3GB   SATA 3Gb/s   FREE
 Select free disks to create
RAID Level  : 
Max Size (MB): 152478
Stripe Size  : 64KB
Quick Init  : NO
Cache Mode  : WriteBack
VD Name  : 
Disks ID   : 01
NEXTCreate VDRAID0 
						

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NEXT: 6. After completing the settings above, move to NEXT and press  to begin creating the array. 
When prompted to confirm, press  to confirm or  to cancel (Figure\
 8). 
[ Adapter][ Devices]
Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. 
[  RAID  ]
Create the VD?[Y]
RAID Config
     Port   Disk Name       Size   Max Speed   Status  * S0   SATA: WDC WD800JD-22LSA0    76.3GB   SATA 3Gb/s   FREE  * S1   SATA: WDC WD800JD-22LSA0    76.3GB   SATA 3Gb/s   FREE    NEXT      
 Select free disks to create
RAID Level :  RAID0 
Max Size (MB): 152478
Stripe Size  : 64KB
Quick Init  : NO
Cache Mode  : WriteBack
VD Name  : GBT
Disk ID    : 01Create VD
NEXT
Figure 8
To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press  on the main screen and press  to confirm.
Now, you can proceed to install the operating system.
When completed, the RAID tab will display the new array. (Figure 9) 
Figure 9ENTER/SPACE: Select, ESC: Back/Exit
[ Adapter ][ Devices ][   RAID   ]Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. 
[Virtual Disks]ID Name Size Level Status Stripe CacheMode0 GBT  152.4GB  RAID0 ONLINE 64KB WriteBack[Physical Disks]Port Disk Name     Size Max Speed StatusS0 SATA: WDC WD800JD-22LSA0  76.3GB SATA 3Gb/s ASSIGNEDS1 SATA: WDC WD800JD-22LSA0  76.3GB SATA 3Gb/s ASSIGNED   
						

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Delete the RAID Array:
To deleted the existing array, press  on the RAID tab and select Delete VD. When the Delete VD menu 
appears, press  on the array to select it and then press  on NEXT. When prompted, press  to 
confirm (Figure 10). When the message "Do you want to delete the VD's MBR?" appears, press  to clear 
the MBR or press other keys to ignore. 
Figure 10
[ Adapter][ Devices]
Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. 
[  RAID  ]
Create the VD?[Y]
RAID Config
  ID Name Size Level Status Stripe CacheMode
* 0  GBT  152.4GB  RAID0 ONLINE 64KB WriteBack
NEXT
Delete VD
Use the Marvell Storage Utility in the Operating System: 
With the Marvell Storage utility, you can set up an array or view the current array status in the operating system. 
To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install Application 
Software  and  select Marvell  Storage  Utility  to  install.  Note: After  the  installation,  you  must  login  the  utility 
with  the  same  account  name  and  password  that  you  use  to  login  the  operating  system.  If  you  did  not  set 
the account password before, click Login to enter the Marvell Storage Utility directly. Please note that if you 
set the hard drive(s) to IDE or AHCI mode, it is normal that you will not see the hard drive(s) in the Marvell 
Storage Utility. 
						

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5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System
With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating s\
ystem.
A. Installing Windows 7/Vista
(The following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating syst\
em.)
Step 1:
Boot from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When you arrive at the 
"Where do you want to install Windows?" screen, select Load Driver.
Step 2: 
Insert  the  motherboard  driver  disk  and  then  browse  to  the  location  of  the  driver. The  locations  of  the  drivers 
are as follows:
For the Intel X79:
RAID/AHCI driver for Windows 32-Bit:\BootDrv\iRST\32Bit
RAID/AHCI driver for Windows 64-Bit:\BootDrv\iRST\64Bit
For the Marvell 88SE9172:
RAID driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\i386
RAID driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\amd64
AHCI driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\AHCI\Floppy32
AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\Marvell\AHCI\Floppy64
Step 3: 
For Intel X79, select Intel(R) C600 Series Chipset SATA RAID Controller (Figure 1). For Marvell 88SE9172, 
select Marvell 91xx SATA 6G RAID Controller (Figure 2). Click Next to load the driver and continue the OS 
installation.
Figure 1Figure 2 
						

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Figure 3
B. Installing Windows XP (For the Marvell 88SE9172) (Note)
Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you need to install 
the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from a floppy disk that contains the driver during the OS installation. Without the 
driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the Windows setup process. First, copy the driver from 
the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. Refer to the methods below\
.
Method A:
For RAID mode, copy all files in the  •\BootDrv\Marvell\RAID\Floppy32 folder to your floppy disk. To install 
Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in the Floppy64 folder.
For AHCI mode, depending on whether you want to install the 32- or 64-bit version, copy the files in the  •
AHCI\Floppy32 or AHCI\Floppy64 folder.
Method B:
Steps: 
Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk.1: 
From  your  optical  drive  folder,  double  click  the 2: Menu.exe  file  in  the BootDrv  folder. A  Command  Prompt 
window will open similar to that in Figure 3.
Insert the blank formatted disk (if you're using a USB floppy disk drive, make sure it is designated as drive 3: 
A). Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu and press . For 
example,  from  the  menu  in  Figure  3,  select 7)  Marvell  RAID  driver.  (For  AHCI  drive(s),  select Marvell 
AHCI driver.)
Your  system  will  then  automatically  copy  the  driver  files  to  the  floppy  disk.  Press  any  key  to  exit  when 
finished.
(Note) The X79 SATA RAID/AHCI driver does not support Windows XP 32-bit. To install Windows XP 64-bit, 
search for the installation instructions on the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our website.