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- Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 1
Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User's Manual January 2009 Revision 1.0 Document Number: XXXXXX - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 2
, and the Intel logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. Copyright © 2008, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. 2 ver7.0 / User's Manual - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 3
Software 24 6.3 Installation Steps 24 6.4 How to Confirm Software Installation 29 6.5 Version Identification 31 6.5.1 Version Identification Using Intel® Matrix Storage Console............31 6.5.2 Version Identification Using Driver File 31 7 RAID-Ready Setup 32 ver7.0 / User's Manual - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 4
30 Figure 5. Driver Version Information 31 Figure 6. Tray Icon Status 34 Figure 7. User Interface Status 35 Figure 8. Progress Dialog 35 Tables Table 1. RAID 0 Overview 10 Table 2. RAID 1 Overview 10 Table 3. RAID 5 Overview 11 Table 4. RAID 10 Overview 11 Table 5. Recovery Volume Overview - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 5
Revision History Document Number N/A Revision Number 1.0 Description Aligns with 8.x release • Clarified RAID-Ready requirements § Revision Date January 2009 ver7.0 / User's Manual 5 - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 6
, data on the master drive is copied to the recovery drive automatically as long as both drives are connected to the system. Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM A code module built into the system BIOS that provides boot support for RAID volumes as well as a user interface for configuring and - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 7
. Port1 A serial ATA port (connector) on a motherboard identified as Port1. Port2 A serial ATA port (connector) on a motherboard identified as Port2. Port3 A serial ATA port (connector) on a motherboard identified as Port3. POST Power-On Self Test RAID Redundant Array of Independent Drives - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 8
operating system. Each RAID volume is created with a specific RAID level to provide data redundancy or to enhance data storage performance. Recovery Drive The hard drive that is the designated target drive in a recovery volume. Recovery Volume A volume utilizing Intel(R) Rapid Recover Technology - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 9
Storage Manager software package provides high-performance Serial ATA and Serial ATA RAID capabilities for supported operating systems. The key features of the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager are as follows: • RAID 0 • RAID 1 • RAID 5 • RAID 10 • Matrix RAID • RAID migration and RAID level migration - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 10
one disk fails all data will be lost Application: Typically used in desktops and workstations for maximum performance for temporary data and high I/O rate. 2-drive RAID 0 available in specific mobile configurations. 2.3 RAID 1 (Mirroring) A RAID 1 array contains two hard drives where the data - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 11
requiring data protection, such as video editing. Not available in mobile configurations. 2.6 Matrix RAID Matrix RAID allows you to create two RAID volumes on a single RAID array. As an example, on a system with an Intel® 82801GR I/O controller hub (ICH7R), Intel® Matrix Storage Manager allows you - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 12
migrations may not be available as each migration is supported on specific platform configurations. • RAID-Ready to 2,3,4,5 or 6-drive RAID 0 • RAID-Ready to 2-drive RAID 1 • RAID-Ready to 3,4,5 or 6-drive RAID 5 • RAID-Ready to 4-drive RAID 10 The migrations do not require re-installation of the - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 13
Technology Intel® Rapid Recover Technology utilizes RAID 1 (mirroring) functionality to copy data from a designated master drive to a designated recovery drive. The master drive data can be copied to the recovery drive either continuously or on request. When using the continuous update policy - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 14
that is in an externally-accessible drive enclosure. Note: To take advantage of hot plug, you need the following: • Chipset that supports AHCI • Intel® Matrix Storage Manager • Hot plug capability correctly enabled in the system BIOS by the OEM/motherboard manufacturer 14 ver7.0 / User's Manual - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 15
hub. 3.2 Enabling RAID in BIOS Use the following steps to enable RAID in the system BIOS: Note: The instructions listed below are specific to motherboards manufactured by Intel with a supported Intel chipset. The specific BIOS settings on non-Intel manufactured motherboards may differ. Refer - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 16
user interface for RAID configurations. It also provides BIOS and DOS disk services (Int13h). 4.2 User Interface To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM user interface, press the and keys simultaneously when prompted during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Example: Refer to - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 17
system software is loaded, they should be created using the Intel® Matrix Storage Console in Windows. 1. Press the and keys simultaneously when the following window appears during POST: 2. Select option 1. Create RAID Volume and press the key. ver7.0 / User's Manual 17 - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 18
Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM 3. Type in a volume name and press the key, or press the key to accept the default name. 4. Select the RAID level by using the < > or < > keys to scroll through the available values, then press the key. 18 ver7.0 / User's Manual - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 19
to the following will appear: 6. Select the appropriate number of hard drives by using the < > or < > keys to scroll through the list of available hard drives. .Press the key to select a drive. When you have finished selecting hard drives, press the key. ver7.0 / User's Manual 19 - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 20
Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM 7. Unless you have selected RAID 1, select the strip size by using the < > or < > keys to scroll through the available values , creation of a second volume is needed to utilize the remaining space (i.e. a matrix RAID configuration). 20 ver7.0 / User's Manual - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 21
Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM 9. At the Create Volume prompt, press the key to create the volume. The following prompt will appear: 10. Press the key to confirm volume creation. 11. To exit the option the key to exit the Create Volume process. ver7.0 / User's Manual 21 - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 22
, this is not required, as the operating system includes a driver for the AHCI and RAID controllers. Refer to Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Installation for instructions on how to installed an updated version of the software after the operating system is installed. 5.2 F6 Installation Method The - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 23
the driver files when you see the following prompt: „Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:‟ and press the key. Refer to Automatic F6 Floppy Creation for instructions. 4. Select the RAID or AHCI controller entry that corresponds to your BIOS - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 24
other non-driver components. The following non-driver components can be un-installed: • Intel® Matrix Storage Console • Help documentation • Start Menu shortcuts • System tray icon service • RAID monitor service 6.2 Where to Obtain Software If a CD-ROM was included with your motherboard or system - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 25
Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Installation 1. Run the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager executable. 2. Click Next to continue. ver7.0 / User's Manual 25 - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 26
Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Installation 3. Carefully review the warning and click Next to continue. 26 ver7.0 / User's Manual - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 27
Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Installation 4. Click Yes to accept the license agreement terms. ver7.0 / User's Manual 27 - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 28
Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Installation 5. Review the readme if needed and click Next to continue. 28 ver7.0 / User's Manual - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 29
Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Installation 6. Click Finish to complete installation and reboot the system. 6.4 How to Confirm Software Installation Refer to Figure 3 to confirm that Intel® Matrix Storage Manager has been installed. ver7.0 / User's Manual 29 - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 30
The following instructions assume Classic mode in Windows* XP Professional. 1. Click on the Start button and then the Control Panel entry. 2. SCSI and RAID Controllers entry. 6. Right-click on the Intel(R) 82801XX SATA Controller entry. 7. Select the Driver tab. 8. Click on the Driver Details button - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 31
to Figure 3. 2. Under the View menu, select System Report. 3. Select the Intel® RAID Technology tab for the driver version information. Example: Refer to Figure 5. Figure 5. Driver Version Information 6.5.2 NOTE: Driver version information shown here may differ from the information displayed for - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 32
must meet all of the following requirements: • Contains a supported Intel chipset • Includes a single Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive • RAID controller must be enabled in the BIOS • Motherboard BIOS must include the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM • Intel® Matrix Storage Manager must be loaded - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 33
configure a RAID-Ready system, see RAID-Ready System Setup Steps. Warning: This operation will delete all Intel® Matrix Storage Console. Example: Refer to Figure 3. 3. Select Protect data from a hard drive failure with RAID 1 or Improve storage performance with RAID 0. ver7.0 / User's Manual - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 34
4. Select Yes to confirm volume creation. In the following example, RAID 1 was selected. Refer to Figure 6, Figure 7, and Figure 8 for examples of volume creation progress indicators. 5. When extend the partition to utilize any remaining space. Figure 6. Tray Icon Status 34 ver7.0 / User's Manual - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 35
a RAID-Ready system into a system with a 3 or 4drive RAID 0/5 volume: Note: The steps listed in this section assume that the system is a properly configured RAIDReady system. For more information on how to configure a RAID-Ready system, see RAID-Ready System Setup Steps. ver7.0 / User's Manual 35 - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 36
hard drive is attached to a note during POST. You can also use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager before the additional disks are installed to verify the port and serial number of the drive that contains the data. 1. Physically add two or three additional SATA hard drives to the system. 2. Boot - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 37
on the hard drive, or by single-clicking on the hard drive and then selecting the right arrow key. The data on this hard drive will be preserved and ver7.0 / User's Manual 37 - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 38
migrated to the new RAID volume. RAID Migration 11. Click Next to continue. 12. Select the member hard drives. Note: The member hard drives can be selected by double-clicking on the hard drive, or by single-clicking on the hard drive and then 38 ver7.0 / User's Manual - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 39
hard drives will be deleted. Back up all important data before continuing. 13. Click Next to continue. 14. Use the field or the slider bar to specify the amount of available array space that will be used by the volume. Note: Any remaining space can be used to create a ver7.0 / User's Manual 39 - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 40
second volume. RAID Migration 40 ver7.0 / User's Manual - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 41
RAID Migration 15. Click Finish to begin the migration process. 16. Once the migration is complete, reboot if needed. 17. If applicable, use a new data partition in any unused space or use a third party application to extend the partition to utilize any remaining space. ver7.0 / User's Manual 41 - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 42
RAID and recovery volumes can be created using the Intel® Matrix Storage Console. Note: RAID volume creation is only available as an option if you are have two or more SATA hard drives in addition to another bootable device. If you wish to create a RAID volume using your boot device, you will - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 43
Volume Creation 4. Select Next. ver7.0 / User's Manual 43 - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 44
5. Enter a name for the RAID volume. Volume Creation 44 ver7.0 / User's Manual - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 45
Volume Creation 6. Select a RAID level. ver7.0 / User's Manual 45 - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 46
7. Select a strip size. Volume Creation 8. Select Next to continue. 46 ver7.0 / User's Manual - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 47
Volume Creation 9. Select the hard drives that will be used to create the RAID volume. 10. When you are finished selecting hard drives, select Next to continue. ver7.0 / User's Manual 47 - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 48
11. Enter a size for the RAID volume. Volume Creation 12. Select Next to continue. 48 ver7.0 / User's Manual - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 49
Finish to create the RAID volume. 9.2 Recovery Volume Creation A recovery volume can be created using either Basic mode or Advanced mode in the Intel® Matrix Storage Console. 9.2.1 Recovery Volume Creation in Basic Mode Warning: Creating a recovery volume will permanently delete any existing - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 50
2. Select Protect data using Intel® Rapid Recover Technology. 3. Select Yes to confirm volume creation. 9.2.2 Recovery Volume Creation in Advanced Mode Warning: Creating a recovery volume will permanently delete any existing data on the drive selected as the recovery drive. Back up all important - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 51
Volume Creation 3. 3. Select Create Recovery Volume in the Actions menu. 4. Select Next to continue. 5. Modify the recovery volume name if you wish. ver7.0 / User's Manual 51 - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 52
Volume Creation 6. Select a hard drive to be used as the master hard drive for the recovery volume. 52 ver7.0 / User's Manual - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 53
Volume Creation 7. Select a hard drive to be used as the recovery hard drive for the recovery volume. ver7.0 / User's Manual 53 - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 54
8. Select an update policy. Volume Creation 54 ver7.0 / User's Manual - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 55
Volume Creation 9. Select Finish to begin recovery volume creation. ver7.0 / User's Manual 55 - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 56
during installation: A.2 Solution: This issue can be resolved by installing the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager on a system with a supported Intel chipset, or by ensuring that AHCI or RAID is enabled in the system BIOS. Operating System Not Supported Issue: The following error message appears - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 57
: Follow the steps listed in the error message to resolve the problem. Hard Drive Has System Files Issue: The following error message appears after selecting a hard drive as a member hard drive during the Create RAID Volume process: A.5 Solution: Select a new hard drive. Source Hard Drive is - Intel S1200BT | Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 58
Volume Creation Solution: Reduce the size of the partition by a few MBs and see if that resolves the issue. 58 ver7.0 / User's Manual
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