3 global array manager, 9 enabling the writecache – Asus Motherboard P5MT-S User Manual

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Chapter 5: RAID configuration

5.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache

You may enable the RAID controllerʼs WriteCache option to improve the

data transmission performance.

When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interruption

occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives.

To enable WriteCache:

1. From the Management Menu, select Objects > Adapter, then press

<Enter> to display the adapter properties.

2. Select WriteCache, then press <Enter> to turn the option On

(enabled).

5.3

Global Array Manager

You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows

®

operating environment

using the Global Array Manager (GAM) application. The GAM application is

available from the motherboard support CD.

3. When finished, press any key to continue.

Refer to the GAM user guide in the motherboard support CD for details.

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