Promise Technology FastTrak TX4000 - Manual (Page 4)

FastTrak TX4000 User Manual
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Existing Windows 2000 .............................................................................. 39
Confirming Windows 2000 Driver Installation............................................. 39
New Windows ME Installation.................................................................... 40
Existing Windows ME Installation............................................................... 41
Confirming Driver Installation in Windows ME............................................ 41
New Windows NT4.x Installation................................................................ 42
Existing Windows NT4.x Installation .......................................................... 43
Removing the Driver from Windows NT4.x ................................................ 43
New Windows 98 Installation ..................................................................... 44
Existing Windows 98 Installation ................................................................ 45
Confirming Driver Installation in Windows 98............................................. 45
Chapter 5: Disk Array Concepts ........................................................................ 47
About FastTrak TX4000 ............................................................................. 47
About Adapter BIOS ........................................................................... 47
FastBuild Auto Menu Setup ................................................................ 47
Reserved Sector ................................................................................. 47
Disk Array Terms ....................................................................................... 48
Disk Array Description......................................................................... 48
Disk Array Member ............................................................................. 48
Disk Array Types................................................................................. 48
About RAID Levels..................................................................................... 49
Striping (RAID 0)................................................................................. 49
Mirroring (RAID 1)............................................................................... 50
Striping / Mirror (RAID 0+1) ................................................................ 51
About Dual Data Redundancy............................................................. 52
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting & Tips.................................................................... 53
Motherboard Issues ................................................................................... 53
System CMOS Issues ................................................................................ 54
Drive-Related Errors .................................................................................. 55
Operating System-Related Issues.............................................................. 58
Performance Tips....................................................................................... 60
Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions ......................................................... 63
Pre-Installation ........................................................................................... 63
Drive Issues ............................................................................................... 64
Installation Issues....................................................................................... 66
Post-Installation.......................................................................................... 66
Appendix B: Technical Support ......................................................................... 67
Technical Support Services........................................................................ 67
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................ 69
Returning Product for Repair...................................................................... 71