MSI K8n Neo4 F Manual

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Creating JBOD
Since BIOS no longer reports non-RAID drives to the system BIOS, if a non-RAID
boot drive or data drive is desired, a JBOD
can be created so BIOS will report it to the system BIOS.
1. To create a JBOD, Select ”Create RAID set”
2. Select “JBOD” and press Enter.
3. Select JBOD drive from the physical drive list and press Enter.
4. Select JBOD size with    and    keys.
5. After the JBOD size is set, the message “Are You Sure?” will display before...

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Rebuild RAID 1 Set
This menu selection is used to initiate the copying of data from an existing drive to
a replacement drive that has been installed in a RAID 1 set after the failure of one
of the members.
1. Select “Rebuild RAID 1 set”
2. Select the desired set and press Enter.
3. Press “Y” when asked, “Are You Sure?”
4. The set will be rebuilt. The status of the rebuild is displayed in the MAIN MENU
window.
Resolving Conflicts
When a RAID set is created, the metadata written...

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2. Select the “Conflict” entry in the Logical Drive Status window and press Enter.     

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3. Note that some conflict resolutions may result in the drive letter assignment
changing; for example the RAID set may have been drive D: but after the conflict
resolution, it may become drive E. Be aware of this when performing a conflict
resolution. To maintain the same drive lettering, the SATA cables connected to the
drives may need to be swapped, or in the case of a SATA-based removable drive
unit, the order of the drives within the chassis made need to be changed.
Press...

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Low Level Formatting
The Low Level Format menu selection allows the complete erasure of data on a
hard drive. This is not an action, which typically needs to be performed as
formatting the drive under Windows is usually sufficient to prepare the drive for
use.
Logical Drive Information
This menu item allows the display of the assignment of physical drives within a
logical set (RAID set, RAID 1 spare, or unassigned). It is a display-only function.
Use the up and...

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Reserved Drive and Setting Size for RAID Set, Spare Drive, or
JBOD
Once a physical drive has been used to create a RAID set, spare drive, or JBOD
by BIOS utility, BIOS saves user selected set or drive size in the reserved area of
the physical drive. There is no way to remove the reserved area information even
after the user deletes the set or drive. For this reason, after a set or drive is
deleted, BIOS recognizes the physical drive as a reserved logical drive and it will
not...

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Install Driver in Windows XP / 2000 / Server 2003
h New Windows XP / 2000 / Server 2003 Installation
     The following details the installation of the drivers while installing Windows XP /
      2000.
1. Start the installation:
Boot from the CD-ROM. Press F6 when the message Press F6 if  you
need to install third party SCSI or RAID driver appears.
2. When the Windows XP/2000/Server 2003 Setup window is generated,
press  key to specify an Additional Device(s)....

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Installing Drivers and GUI
Before installing the SATARAID5 software, Silicon Image Serial ATA host adapter
driver must be installed. Insert MSI driver CD into the computer’s CDROM drive and
select Silicon Image SATA RAID Drivers.
The Java 2 Runtime Environment is required for the SATARAID5 GUI. The Java 2
Runtime Installer and executable package must be downloaded from the Sun
Microsystems website at http://java.sun.com/j2se/downloads.html. The computer
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When a window appears asking for acceptance the license agreement, select I
accept the terms of this license agreement and click Next.
When the installation completes, click Finish. Restart the computer when prompted.
Choose the Typical setup type and click Next. 

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Installation of Drivers and Utility
Chapter 6. Installation
of Driver & Utility
MSI provides a setup CD along with your mainboard, which
contains the required drivers for your system, and many other use-
ful and powerful utility to bring you the best experience for your
office professional working and for your home leisure entertainment.
Installation of
Drivers & Utility