MSI Z97 Gaming 3 Manual
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■Reset Disks to Non-RAID
Select option 3 Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press to delete the \
RAID
volume and remove any RAID structures from the drives. The following scr\
een
appears:
DISK / VOLUME INFORMATION[ ]
4. Recovery Volume Options
4. Recovery Volume Options
5. Exit
RAID Volumes :
None defined.
Physical Devices :
Port Device Model Serial # Size...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/53/93451/w64_d_1504098165-msi-z97-gaming-3-manual_d-101.png "Page 102
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■Reset Disks to Non-RAID
Select option 3 Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press to delete the \
RAID
volume and remove any RAID structures from the drives. The following scr\
een
appears:
DISK / VOLUME INFORMATION[ ]
4. Recovery Volume Options
4. Recovery Volume Options
5. Exit
RAID Volumes :
None defined.
Physical Devices :
Port Device Model Serial # Size...")
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■Recovery Volume Options
Select option 4 Recovery Volume Options and press to change reco\
very
volume mode. The following screen appears:
[ ]RECOVERY VOLUME OPTIONS
[ ]HELP
Enable Only Recovery Disk - enables recovery disk if available a\
nd disables master disk.
Enable Only Master Disk - enables master disk if available and disables recovery disk.
Actions will result in change from Continuous Update mode to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/53/93451/w64_d_1504098165-msi-z97-gaming-3-manual_d-102.png "Page 103
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■Recovery Volume Options
Select option 4 Recovery Volume Options and press to change reco\
very
volume mode. The following screen appears:
[ ]RECOVERY VOLUME OPTIONS
[ ]HELP
Enable Only Recovery Disk - enables recovery disk if available a\
nd disables master disk.
Enable Only Master Disk - enables master disk if available and disables recovery disk.
Actions will result in change from Continuous Update mode to...")
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Degraded RAID Array
A RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume is reported as degraded when one of i\
ts hard
drive members fails or is temporarily disconnected, and data mirroring i\
s lost. As a
result, the system can only utilize the remaining functional hard drive member. To
re-establish data mirroring and restore data redundancy, refer to the pr\
ocedure below
that corresponds to the current situation.
Missing Hard Drive Member
1. Make sure the system is powered off.
2. Reconnect the hard drive....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/53/93451/w64_d_1504098165-msi-z97-gaming-3-manual_d-103.png "Page 104
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Degraded RAID Array
A RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume is reported as degraded when one of i\
ts hard
drive members fails or is temporarily disconnected, and data mirroring i\
s lost. As a
result, the system can only utilize the remaining functional hard drive member. To
re-establish data mirroring and restore data redundancy, refer to the pr\
ocedure below
that corresponds to the current situation.
Missing Hard Drive Member
1. Make sure the system is powered off.
2. Reconnect the hard drive....")
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5. Exit Intel RAID Option ROM, and then reboot to Windows system.
6. When prompted to rebuild the RAID volume, click ‘Yes’.
7. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology application will be launched. Right-c\
lick
the new hard drive and select ‘Rebuild to this Disk’. The ‘Rebuild Wizard’ will be
launched which will guide you through the process of rebuilding to the n\
ew hard
drive.
Appendix B
Intel RAID](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/53/93451/w64_d_1504098165-msi-z97-gaming-3-manual_d-104.png "Page 105
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5. Exit Intel RAID Option ROM, and then reboot to Windows system.
6. When prompted to rebuild the RAID volume, click ‘Yes’.
7. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology application will be launched. Right-c\
lick
the new hard drive and select ‘Rebuild to this Disk’. The ‘Rebuild Wizard’ will be
launched which will guide you through the process of rebuilding to the n\
ew hard
drive.
Appendix B
Intel RAID")
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System Acceleration (optional)
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology use a SSD as a cache. Which can store frequently
used data without having to use a slow virtual disk or depend on RAM. Th\
e SSD
cache with the advantages of high-speed read/write and non-volatile mem\
ory to
accelerate the system performance.
Important
Check your SSD manufacturer's website, upgrade firmware in order to support Intel®
Rapid Storage Technology.
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology can only work with RAID mode. Even...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/53/93451/w64_d_1504098165-msi-z97-gaming-3-manual_d-105.png "Page 106
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System Acceleration (optional)
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology use a SSD as a cache. Which can store frequently
used data without having to use a slow virtual disk or depend on RAM. Th\
e SSD
cache with the advantages of high-speed read/write and non-volatile mem\
ory to
accelerate the system performance.
Important
Check your SSD manufacturer's website, upgrade firmware in order to support Intel®
Rapid Storage Technology.
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology can only work with RAID mode. Even...")
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9. Run Intel Rapid Storage Technology application.
10. Click "Enable acceleration" under Accelerate tab.
Click here
11. Select the acceleration options.
12. Click OK and reboot the system.
The page refreshes and reports the new acceleration configuration in the Acceleration
View.
Important
You can click “More help on this page” or "More help" of the Intel\
® Rapid Storage
Technology application to view more information.
Appendix B
Intel RAID](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/53/93451/w64_d_1504098165-msi-z97-gaming-3-manual_d-106.png "Page 107
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9. Run Intel Rapid Storage Technology application.
10. Click \"Enable acceleration\" under Accelerate tab.
Click here
11. Select the acceleration options.
12. Click OK and reboot the system.
The page refreshes and reports the new acceleration configuration in the Acceleration
View.
Important
You can click “More help on this page” or \"More help\" of the Intel\
® Rapid Storage
Technology application to view more information.
Appendix B
Intel RAID")
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RST Synchronization (optional)
If you are using Maximized mode as the Acceleration mode, the data on the hard disk
is not always synchronized with the data in the SSD cache. In some situations, you
may want to manually sync the disks for avoiding data loss.
Follow these steps to sync manually.
1. Reboot system, during the Power-On Self Test (POST) press, press and
keys simultaneously to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Opti\
on ROM.
2. Select option 5 “Acceleration Options” and press...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/53/93451/w64_d_1504098165-msi-z97-gaming-3-manual_d-107.png "Page 108
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RST Synchronization (optional)
If you are using Maximized mode as the Acceleration mode, the data on the hard disk
is not always synchronized with the data in the SSD cache. In some situations, you
may want to manually sync the disks for avoiding data loss.
Follow these steps to sync manually.
1. Reboot system, during the Power-On Self Test (POST) press, press and
keys simultaneously to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Opti\
on ROM.
2. Select option 5 “Acceleration Options” and press...")
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Installing Intel SBA
This procedure describes how to install Intel SBA.
■To install Intel SBA:
1. Logon to the computer with a user that has administrator privileges.
2. Insert the application DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. The setup screen will\
automatically appear.
3. Click OTHERS tab.
4. Select Intel SBA to start installing.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
Software Configuration
After installation of the Intel SBA software is complete, the Intel SBA \
service is started....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/53/93451/w64_d_1504098165-msi-z97-gaming-3-manual_d-110.png "Page 111
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Installing Intel SBA
This procedure describes how to install Intel SBA.
■To install Intel SBA:
1. Logon to the computer with a user that has administrator privileges.
2. Insert the application DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. The setup screen will\
automatically appear.
3. Click OTHERS tab.
4. Select Intel SBA to start installing.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
Software Configuration
After installation of the Intel SBA software is complete, the Intel SBA \
service is started....")
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Password settings
By default, the system is in an unconfigured state. Before the hardware capabilities
can be used by Intel SBA software, the system must be configured. This is done in the
Settings > Password Settings tab in the main menu of the GUI.
Fill out the form to create the new password and click “Save”. You\
will be asked to
enter the password when you want to start using Intel SBA.
Important
• Upon completion of the password settings, please keep your password secu\
re.
• Please...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/53/93451/w64_d_1504098165-msi-z97-gaming-3-manual_d-111.png "Page 112
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Password settings
By default, the system is in an unconfigured state. Before the hardware capabilities
can be used by Intel SBA software, the system must be configured. This is done in the
Settings > Password Settings tab in the main menu of the GUI.
Fill out the form to create the new password and click “Save”. You\
will be asked to
enter the password when you want to start using Intel SBA.
Important
• Upon completion of the password settings, please keep your password secu\
re.
• Please...")
C-3 Installing Intel SBA This procedure describes how to install Intel SBA. ■To install Intel SBA: 1. Logon to the computer with a user that has administrator privileges. 2. Insert the application DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. The setup screen will\ automatically appear. 3. Click OTHERS tab. 4. Select Intel SBA to start installing. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install. Software Configuration After installation of the Intel SBA software is complete, the Intel SBA \ service is started. The desktop, system tray, and programs menu include shortcuts to the GUI\ of Intel SBA. Software panel overview The following figure describes the function of the Intel SBA control panel. Tabs Selection Applications Selection Applications Description Appendix C Intel SBA
C-4 Password settings By default, the system is in an unconfigured state. Before the hardware capabilities can be used by Intel SBA software, the system must be configured. This is done in the Settings > Password Settings tab in the main menu of the GUI. Fill out the form to create the new password and click “Save”. You\ will be asked to enter the password when you want to start using Intel SBA. Important • Upon completion of the password settings, please keep your password secu\ re. • Please remember your answers to the security questions. Help Button There is a help button on the top right. If you need to know detailed introductions. Just click on the help button, to get the information. Appendix C Intel SBA