Intel ICH5R
Serial ATA RAID
Quick User’s Guide
Intel ICH5R Serial ATA RAID Introduction
Quick User’s Guide
Version 1.0
G52-M6728X9-K01
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Intel ICH5R Serial ATA RAID Introduction
Edition
April 2003
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Revision History
Revision
1.0
Revision History
First release
Date
April 2003
CONTENTS
Instructions .................................................................................................... 5
BIOS Configuration ........................................................................................ 6
Installing Software ....................................................................................... 14
RAID Migration Instruction ........................................................................ 20
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Appendix. Using 4- or 6-Channel
I n t e l I C H 5 R S e r i a l ATA R A I D
Audio Function
The southbridge ICH5R provides a hybrid solution that combines two independent SATA portsfor support of up to two Serial ATA (Serial ATA
RAID) drives.
Serial ATA (SATA) is the latest generation of the ATA interface. SATA hard drives deliver blistering transfer speeds of up to 150MB/sec. Serial ATA uses long, thin cables, making it easier to connect your drive and improving the airflow inside your PC.
1. Supports 150 MB/s transfers with CRC error checking
2. Data handling optimizations including tagged command queuing, elevator seek and packet chain command
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Introduction
Following are the Parallel ATA (P-ATA) and Serial ATA (S-ATA) device configurations supported by Intel ICH5R.
ATA Operate Mode
There are two modes to select: Legacy mode and Native mode.
Legacy Mode:
--- In this mode, system BIOS just assign the traditional 14 and 15 IRQs to
use for HDD.
--- Older OSs that do not support switch to Native Mode (DOS, Win2K,
Win98/ME...) should set SATA and PATA to Legacy Mode.
--- Maximum 4 ATA devices to connect.
--- Combine mode and Non-Combine mode.
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Non-Combined Mode: P-ATA devices only .
Maximum of 4 devices.
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Non-Combined Mode: S-ATA devices only.
Maximum of 2 devices.
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Combined Mode: S-ATA devices
P-ATA devices
Maximum of 2 devices each, thus total 4 devices
at maximum.
Native Mode:
--- In this mode, system BIOS will search all available IRQs to use for HDD.
--- New OS that support switch to Native Mode (WinXP, Windows .NET
Server) can set SATA and PATA to Native Mode.
--- Comprehend both Legacy and/or Native Modes.
--- Maximum 6 ATA deivces to connect (4 for P-ATA & 2 for S-ATA).
MSI Reminds You...
Proper support: BIOS provides a BIOS setup option for Native
Mode or Legacy Mode user selection.
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BIOS Configuration
The Intel RAID Option ROM should be integrated with the system
BIOS on all motherboards with a supported Intel chipset. Please use <Ctrl> +
<I> keys to enter the “Intel(R) RAID for Serial ATA” status screen, which should appear early in system boot-up, during the POST (Power-On Self Test).
Using the Intel RAID Option ROM
1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes:
The Serial ATA RAID volume may be configured using the RAID
Configuration utility stored within the Intel RAID Option ROM. During the
Power-On Self Test (POST), the following message will appear for a few seconds:
MSI Reminds You...
The “Driver Model”, “Serial #” and “Size” in the following example might be different from your system.
After the above message shows, press <Ctrl> and <I> keys simultaneously to enter the RAID Configuration Utility.
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2. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes:
After pressing the <Ctrl> and <I> keys simultaneously, the follwing window will appear:
(1) Create RAID Volume
Select this option and press <Enter>. The followin screen appears:
MSI Reminds You...
The following procedure is only available with a newly-built system or if you are reinstalling your OS. It should not be used to migrate an existing system to RAID 0.
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Specify a RAID Volume name and then press the <TAB> or <Enter>key to go to the next field.
Select the strip value for the RAID 0 array by scrolling through the available values by using the “upper arrow” or “down arrow” keys and pressing the
<Enter> key to select and advance to the next field.
The available values range from 4KB to 128 KB in power of 2 increments.
The strip value should be chosen based on the planned drive usage. Here are some suggested selections:
16 KB – Best for sequential transfers
64 KB – Good general purpose strip size
128 KB – Best performance for most desktops and workstations. The
default value.
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From the Strip size, press the <Tab> or <ENTER> key to advance to the
Create Volume prompt. The window will appear as follows:
Then Press <Enter> to create the specified volume and the following prompt will show:
Press <Y> to confirm the selection or press <N> to create the RAID volume again.
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Then you will return to the main menu with an updated status as follows:
Scroll to option 4 Exit and press <Enter> to exit the RAID Configuration utility. The following prompt appears:
Click <Y> to confirm the exit.
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(2) Delete RAID Volume
Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on
RAID drives will be lost.
MSI Reminds You...
If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the Intel RAID Option ROM, your system will become unbootable.
Select option 2 Delete RAID Volume from the main menu window and press
<Enter> key to select a RAID volume for deletion. The following window will appear:
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Select the volume and press <Delete> key to delete the RAID volume. The following prompt appears:
Press <Y> key to accept the volume deletion.
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(3) Reset Disks to Non-RAID
Select option 3 Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter> to delete the
RAID volume and remove any RAID structures from the drives. The following screen appears:
Press <Y> key to accept the selection.
MSI Reminds You...
1. You will lost all data on the RAID drives and any internal RAID structures when you perform this operation.
2. This operation may cause some issues such as imcompatible
RAID configuration or a failed volume or failed disk.
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Installing Software
Install Driver in Windows XP
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New Windows 2000/XP Installation
The following details the installation of the drivers while installing Windows
XP.
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 Setup window is generated, press S to specify an Additional Device(s).
3. Insert the driver diskette Intel IAA RAID XP Driver For ICH5R
(FW82801ER) into drive A: and press <Enter>.
4. Choose Intel(R) 82801ER SATA RAID Controller from the list that appears on Windows XP Setup screen, press the <Enter> key.
5. Press <Enter> to continue with installation or if you need to specify any additional devices to be installed, do so at this time. Once all devices are specified, press <Enter> to continue with installation.
6. From the Windows XP Setup screen, press the <Enter> key. Setup will now load all device files and then continue the Windows XP installation
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Existing Windows XP Driver Installation
1. Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. The CD will auto-run and the setup screen will appear.
3. Under the Driver tab, click on Intel IAA RAID Edition .
4. The drivers will be automatically installed.
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Confirming Windows XP Driver Installation
1. From Windows XP, open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by the System icon.
2. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab.
3. Click the " + " in front of the SCSI and RAID Controllers hardware type. The driver Intel(R) 82801ER SATA RAID Controller should appear.
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Installation of Intel Application Accelerator RAID Utility
The Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition is the software package that enables high-performance RAID 0 arrays in the Windows* XP operating system. This version of Intel Application Accelerator contains the following key features:
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Serial ATA RAID driver for Windows XP
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Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition utility
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Migration Feature
Insert the MSI CD and click on the Intel IAA RAID Edition to install the software.
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The InstallShield Wizard will begin automatically for installation showed as following:
Click on the Next button to proceed the installation in the welcoming window.
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After reading the license agreement in the following window, click Yes button to continue.
Select the folder in which you want the program to be installed in the following window, and click Next button to start installation.
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Select a program folder in the following window where you want Setup to add the program icon.
The following window appears to show the Intel Application Accelerator
RAID Edition Setup installation status.
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Once the installation is complete, the following window appears.
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RAID Migration Instructions
The Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition offers the flexibility to upgrade from a single Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive to a two drive RAID 0 configuration when an additional SATA hard drive is added to the system.
This process will create a new RAID volume from an existing disk. However, several important steps must be followed at the time the system is first configured in order to take advantage of RAID when upgrading to a second
SATA hard drive:
1. BIOS must be configured for RAID before installing Windows* XP
on the single SATA hard drive.
2. Install the Intel Application Accelerator RAID driver during Windows
Setup.
3. Install the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition after the
operating system is installed.
MSI Reminds You...
A Create from Existing Disk operation will delete all existing data from the added disk and the data cannot be recovered. It is critical to backup all important data on the added disk before proceeding. However, during the migration process, the data on the source disk is preserved.
After the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition has been successfully installed and the system has rebooted, click on the Intel Application
Accelerator shortcut link and the following window will appear:
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Create RAID Volume from Existing Disk
To create a RAID volume from an existing disk, right-click on RAID
Volume and select Create From Existing Disk to create a new RAID volume as the screen below. You may also use the RAID drop-down menu and click on
Create Volume from Existing Disk .
(1) Step 1 of 3: Select the source disk
For Step 1, select the source disk that you wish to use and then click Next .
It is very important to note which disk is the source disk (the one containing all of the information to be migrated) and which one is the target disk. On a RAID
Ready system, this can be determined by making a note during POST of which port (e.g. Port 0 or Port 1) the single disk is attached to.
You can also use the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition utility before the second disk is installed to verify the Port and serial number of the drive that contains all the data.
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(2) Step 2 of 3: Select the RAID Volume Name and Strip Size
In Step 2, select the RAID volume name and strip size, and click Next :
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RAID Volume Name:
A desired RAID volume name needs to be typed in where the ‘RAID_Volume1’ text currently appears above. The RAID volume name has a maximum limit of 16 characters. The RAID volume name must also be in English alphanumeric
ASCII characters.
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Strip Sizes:
Select the desired strip size setting. As indicated, the optimal setting is 128KB.
Selecting any other option may result in performance degradation. Even though
128KB is the recommended setting for most users, you should choose the strip size value which is best suited to your specific RAID usage model. The most typical strip size settings are:
4KB : For specialized usage models requiring 4KB strips
8KB : For specialized usage models requiring 8KB strips
16KB : Best for sequential transfers
32KB : Good for sequential transfers
64KB : Good general purpose strip size
128KB : Best performance for most desktops and workstations
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Before you continue to Step 3 of 3 by clicking Next in Step 2 of 3, read the next 2 dialog boxes carefully. Please note that once you have selected Migrate on Step 3 of 3, the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition will have claimed the disks to be used in creating a new volume and this operation cannot be undone. It is critical that you backup all important data before selecting Yes to these dialog boxes:
(2) Step 3 of 3: Confirm the creation of new RAID volume
In Step 3, confirm the creation of the new RAID volume and then click
Migrate :
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Migration Process
The migration process may take up to two hours to complete depending on the size of the disks being used and the strip size selected. A dialog window will appear stating that the migration process may take considerable time to complete and you must click Yes in order to start the migration. While you can still continue using your computer during the migration process, once the migration process starts, it cannot be stopped. If the migration process gets interrupted and your system is rebooted for any reason, it will pick up the migration process where it left off. You will be provided with an estimated completion time (the remaining time will depend on your system) once the migration process starts as illustrated in the following example:
The following screen appears if the migration process is completed successfully. Then you have to reboot your system to use the full capacity of the new volume.
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