Raid, 7 raid – Proface PS4800 - 19 Panel PC" User Manual

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Hardware Modifications

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RAID

RAID

Introduction

Only Core i3 pre-installed models are supported by Intel® Rapid Storage
Technology.

Supported Intel chipset and operating system information is available at the Intel®
web page.

The information is to enable a user to properly set up and configure a system using
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. It provides steps for set up and configuration, as
well as a brief overview on Intel® Rapid Storage Technology features.

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology features is a code module built into the system
BIOS that provides boot support for RAID volumes as well as a user interface for
configuring and managing RAID volumes.

Redundant Array of Independent Drives (RAID) allows data to be distributed across
multiple hard drives to provide data redundancy or to enhance data storage
performance.

The latest version of Intel® Rapid Storage Technology can also be downloaded from
Download Center at:

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/

For all settings about RAID tool on windows, refer to the user manual:

http://download.intel.com/support/chipsets/imsm/sb/irst_user_guide.pdf

NOTE: This device does not support hot swapping. Before any RAID hardware
modification, shut down Windows® in an orderly fashion and remove all power from
the device.

NOTE: In order to create the SATA RAID volume and get into the Configuration
Utility
, SATA mode selection must be set to RAID in the Advanced

SATA

configuration BIOS setting menu (see page 80).

RAID Configuration Utility

The Configuration Utility in BIOS must be started in order to make the necessary
settings. After POST, pressing Ctrl+I opens the RAID BIOS:

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